Some of what we may consider to be the generally accepted sources of happiness include — relationships, engagement (e.g. interesting activities), security, meaning/purpose, optimism, autonomy, religion, good governance, trust, helping others, values (e.g. nonmaterialistic), goal achievement and pursuit, employment, and connection to nature. This is from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

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• There are many models and theories that explain “what” happiness is.
• 3. Learned Happiness: Knowing to Doing & Theory to Practice focus on the ingredients.
• The biopsychosocial model explains that biological, psychological, and social factors explain one’s health (and happiness).
• Our conditioned beliefs about happiness are often incorrect.