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Happiness is more than just favorable circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do you believe\u00a0happiness\u00a0is the ultimate goal of human life?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

If yes, then you might be a budding Aristotelian, says Edith Hall, a classics professor at Durham University and a scholar of the ancient Greek philosophers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than two thousand years since Aristotle\u2019s teachings, science has come a long way in its exploration of happiness. Advice on leading a good life is everywhere, from tending to our\u00a0physical health\u00a0<\/strong>and our\u00a0relationships,\u00a0<\/strong>to finding\u00a0meaning\u00a0and\u00a0flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a counterintuitive suggestion from Hall to add to the list, one that echoes a well-known dictum from the ancient times (memento mori<\/em>), and one that, at first glance, has little to do with happiness: Keep in mind your deathbed<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe certainty of finitude and impermanence can be a reminder and an instruction: a reminder to live while you still can, and an instruction on how to live while you still can,\u201d says Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People report all kinds of regrets on their deathbeds. Often, they involve something they did\u2014wrongdoings, decisions, attitudes. However, it\u2019s also possible to regret what one neglected to do, whether it\u2019s standing up for a noble cause or treating others well. Aristotle was among the first philosophers to explore the concept of omission,\u00a0<\/em>enriching our understanding of personal agency in the time we\u2019ve been given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the best uses of our finite time, according to Aristotle, is to spend it on developing virtues. This way, we could obtain a happiness that is not conditional upon some extrinsic reward, but rather, happiness that results from the \u201cintrinsic serenity\u201d of knowing that we tried our best and moved through life with good intentions. Plus, Hall adds, people will usually like us more for being good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAristotle insisted that becoming happy as an individual is your unique and momentous responsibility,\u201d says Hall. \u201cIt’s also a great gift that\u2019s within most people\u2019s power, regardless of their circumstances, to decide to become happier.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s Edith Hall with 3 Aristotelian principles on how to build a good life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Think of happiness as a verb.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The word \u201chappiness\u201d often conjures up particular images \u2013 a loving embrace, a scrumptious slice of cake, a hard-earned accomplishment. As wonderful as these mental pictures are, in reality, they have a startlingly brief lifespan. No thing, person, or experience has the capacity to settle us into a permanent state of bliss (nor would we want to resign our moments to any unrelenting states).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Happiness is more than just favorable circumstances. To Aristotle, happiness was a \u201csense of fulfillment and satisfaction about your conduct, your interactions and the way your life is going,\u201d all of which imply action (Hall, 2019).\u00a0Eudaimonia\u00a0<\/em>(\u201chappiness of the soul\u201d), according to Aristotle, is a verb. It\u2019s about the way we engage with life\u2019s diverse moments, day-after-day. It\u2019s about doing things that epitomize\u00a0virtue\u00a0ethics<\/em>\u00a0(i.e., doing the right thing). A happy state of mind is a result of training yourself to be a good person by developing virtues such as discipline,\u00a0conscientiousness, benevolence and learning to control your vices. After all, \u201cvirtues directed towards other people make a constitutive contribution to your own happiness\u201d (Hall, 2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In other words, consider happiness as a virtuous activity<\/em> that aligns with the best possible version of yourself. Make a habit out of trying to do the right thing. Without an ethical code, you run the risk of living life by continuously reacting to it, rather than skillfully and reflectively responding to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Find your purpose<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Most of our days are built around our roles, responsibilities and routines. However, a good life often needs a purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      To help find your purpose, Aristotle suggests asking yourself two questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. What legacy would you like to leave?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. By what route is it\u00a0feasible<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0pleasurable<\/em>\u00a0for you to do that?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Pleasure is an important index of purpose, because people tend to enjoy doing what they\u2019re very good at. Find out what you enjoy doing, and create a long-term plan with smaller\u00a0goals\u00a0around your purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        With regards to feasibility, it helps to have a\u00a0Plan B I Don\u2019t Hate<\/em>. For example, if you enjoy painting and you wish to be a successful painter, you may end up teaching painting in a high school. If you don\u2019t go after what you really want, you risk experiencing the common deathbed regret of not daring to pursue your\u00a0dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Become the best version of yourself.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          When Aristotle invented the idea of\u00a0the best version of yourself<\/em>, he called it \u201cmaximizing your potential.\u201d The Greek word for this is\u00a0dunamis<\/em>, which has the same root that Alfred Nobel used for the word\u00a0dynamite<\/em>. For Aristotle,\u00a0dunamis<\/em>\u00a0symbolized potential. Everything organic has potential. An acorn can turn to a giant oak tree. A human embryo can turn to a magnificent philosopher, an outstanding cook, an exemplary parent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Bring to mind a picture of your best possible self. According to Aristotle\u2019s instructions, that doesn’t mean picturing yourself lounging on a tropical beach, surrounded by riches. Instead, consider what this version of you looks like in a moral sense. Perhaps it\u2019s a picture of you in action,\u00a0laughing\u00a0with others, helping your community, being loved and respected. What are the virtues and character strengths that the best possible version of you possesses? How does this version of you embody these character strengths in your everyday life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Consider this thought experiment: You find yourself in a deserted island with thirty other survivors. Everyone pulls together their resources in order to add to the community. Some might offer their medical knowledge. Others might have technical expertise. Each of us has unique strengths and insights that can facilitate individual and collective well-being. These strengths come in many colors: compassion,\u00a0humor, storytelling skills. What would be your valuable contribution? Exploring those virtues and competencies can give you clues about your best possible self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Many thanks to\u00a0Edith Hall\u00a0for her time and insights. Dr. Hall is a Professor of Classics at University of Durham, a Fellow of the British Academy, and the author of numerous books, including\u00a0<\/em>Aristotle\u2019s Way: How Ancient\u00a0Wisdom\u00a0Can Change Your Life\u00a0(2020).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          References<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Hall, E. (2020). Aristotle’s way: How ancient wisdom can change your life<\/em>. Penguin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Waldinger, R. (2015). What makes a good life. Lessons from the longest study on happiness<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Oishi, S., Choi, H., Koo, M., Galinha, I., Ishii, K., Komiya, A., … & Besser, L. L. (2020). Happiness, meaning, and psychological richness.\u00a0Affective Science<\/em>,\u00a01<\/em>, 107-115.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Originally published at Psychology Today<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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