True Happiness: No Laughing Matter

From the Dumblittle man website

Higher income and superior work outcomes; better quality work
Larger social rewards such as longer marriages, more friends
More activity and energy
Better physical health; lower stress and less pain
Longer life

If happiness is so beneficial, and we all seem to be obsessed with the notion, why aren’t more of us happy? The research suggests our focus may be misplaced:
“Pleasure-seeking, quick fixes, and self-gratification are proven to have limited long-term effects on true happiness.”Forget about buying the new outfit, the fancy car, or the latest gadget as ways to achieve happiness. Purchases simply satisfy the short-term need for self-gratification. Things do not produce a happy life…you do. (full story