Happiness

Happiness is a state of well-being and contentment characterized by positive emotions, satisfaction with life, and a sense of fulfillment. It can be both a fleeting emotional response to particular situations and a more enduring state of being. Happiness is often associated with feelings of joy, pleasure, and gratitude, and can arise from various sources, such as personal achievements, relationships, or experiences. In psychological terms, happiness is frequently measured in terms of subjective well-being, which encompasses life satisfaction, the presence of positive moods, and the absence of negative emotions. Different cultures may have varying interpretations of what constitutes happiness, influencing individual pursuits of it.