Biological factors for our purposes include genetics and factors that effect our physiology and biochemistry. For organizing purposes I may distinguish between biological and psychological dimensions but it is important to remember these are not distinct because 4B1. The mind and body are one.

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman’s “Big 6” are a useful framework for this:

• Sunlight regulates mood and ultradian & circadian rhythms (cycles of sleep and wakefulness).
• Daily movement and exercise
• Quality nutrition
• Stress management (significant overlap with this one between psychological and biological dimension)
• Healthy relationships
• Sleep health

We should also consider the role of genetics which contributes to happiness.

3A. Happiness is partially determined by genetics (perhaps 30-40%).

3B. A simple, highly credible set of guidelines for nutrition is the “Pegan” diet from Mark Hyman.