Variety is the spice of life, but is it also the secret to happiness?
Most happiness programs focus on developing a skill – perhaps mindfulness, positivity or mindset. However, we are most successful at increasing our happiness when we engage in a variety of activities focused on different skills.
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What do I mean by that? Well, you will see books on mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy or positive psychology. Any book is helpful, but if you only learn one type of happiness skill, you’ll be ill-equipped to deal with all kinds of things that could get in the way of your happiness.
Think about it this way. Let’s say you want to build a fence, but you only have a screwdriver. Can you build the fence? What if I gave you a bag of screwdrivers in all different sizes and shapes? Can you build the fence now?
What if I gave you a diverse set of tools instead – like a hammer, a screwdriver, and a tape measure? Wouldn’t it be easier for you to build a fence? Probably.
When it comes to happiness, research shows that we improve more quickly when we have different tools.
To help you begin your journey to happiness, here’s what you’ll find 101 things you can do to be happier. For more information on skills you can develop, check out this article positive thinkingThis one Resilienceand this one further Create a happiness plan This includes a variety of different happiness skills. These are just a few resources that can help you develop a wider variety of skills that lead to happiness. For more information, see our Happiness program.
Here’s a video on how to feel happier
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