Sunny Side Up: How do we find genuine happiness?


If we see happiness as a fleeting emotion, then the constant pursuit of any single feeling becomes problematic.

Last month I was on radio discussing whether our pursuit of happiness might backfire, leaving us less content instead of bringing the fulfilment we expect.

If we see happiness as a fleeting emotion, then the constant pursuit of any single feeling becomes problematic. Studies suggest people in elevated moods can actually become less cautious, more impulsive, and more prone to errors in judgement.

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