Things like pets, ice cream, chocolate, and a glass of wine every once in a while can really boost our mood. But do they really make us happy? Decades of intense research on the mere definition of happiness shows that there’s a huge – and most likely life-altering – difference between what we assume can make us happy and the things that really make us happy. Let’s have a closer look at the top 10 myths related to happiness that most people think are true.
#1 Happiness is Genetic
Nope, it’s not. Just because there are people who are genuinely happy and enthusiastic all the time, it doesn’t mean it’s genetic. There’s some truth to this myth however, because optimism can be self-taught just like a new language. So if you’re a happy parent with a fulfilling lifestyle, there are great chances for your kids to be happy too. Happiness is deeply connected to behavioral science rather than genetics, yet we sure like to think it’s hereditary.