Lucky Values
Each of us is different in the aspects of happiness we value. These values influence the way we live our lives and therefore our emotional experiences. What are your happiness levels?
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What are the values of happiness?
When you know what aspects of happiness (or emotions) you value, you can better prioritize the experiences that produce the positive emotions you desire. Therefore, being clear about your happiness values (or emotional values) is an important step on the path to happiness.
Activity: Are you happy?
Please select the 3 positive emotions that you appreciate the most from the selection below. You can value more than three positive emotions, but please select only the three most important for this activity. Write your answers below or on a piece of paper.
Please select the 3 positive emotions that bring you the most joy (i.e. want to feel).
What have people said about their happiness levels?
Within the Berkeley Well-Being Institute community, a few themes emerged that helped us better understand people’s happiness levels. In this community, many people fall into one of three different types:
1. The energy seeker: Energy seekers value emotions such as passion, excitement, enthusiasm, self-confidence, and feeling strong, triumphant, delighted, or inspired.
- They find happiness in planning events they look forward to, enjoying new experiences, dressing up for a night out, and having lively discussions about interesting topics.
- If this concerns you, you might be interested in this article on how to do it. Plan a healthy, alcohol-free event.
2. The Connection Seeker: Connection seekers value love, connection, passion, appreciation, interest, or security.
3. The target finder: Purpose seekers like to feel productive, inspired, valued, satisfied, and sometimes secure, confident, or proud.
- They become happy by accomplishing things, setting goals, completing tasks, learning new things, getting organized, being proactive, and celebrating small successes.
- If this is you, read this article to learn how to create your own Happiness plan might fit well.
Note that not everyone has been assigned to one of these types. Other respondents like a combination of these elements. If you have just answered the questions above, ask yourself the following questions: Do I fall into one of these categories or am I a mix?
More interesting discoveries
- If people like it Securitythey often liked them too Trust. It seemed that these two values were linked. Learn more about Strengthen self-confidence.
- People who valued existence calm I enjoyed all kinds of other emotions. This calm didn’t seem to suit any particular type of person.
- People who valued existence relaxed tended to use strategies such as deep breathing, getting fresh air, drinking tea, and mindfulness to experience this emotion. Learn more about Mindfulness.
- Very few people like it satisfaction. Perhaps this is because American culture often values happiness over contentment.
- People who valued existence optimistic emphasized that the key to achieving happiness is to stay present in the moment, let go, not dwell on the past, and think positively about the future. Learn more about think positively.
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