Why you shouldn't strive to be happy
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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A new study showed that people who are "too happy" die before their darker peers.
Scientists believe that this is because such people are more likely to suffer from mental disorders, such as bipolar disorder, which contributes to risky behavior and, thus, increases the likelihood of accidents. In addition, fun at the wrong time and in an unsuitable place can cause anger and irritation in other people.
Researchers from various universities around the world also found that those people who want to be happy often suffer from severe bouts of depression, because they do not reach their own, they feel depressed.
Scientists argue that the key to true happiness lies in good relations with friends and family members. The co-author of the study, Professor Jun Gruber from the Department of Psychology at Yale University (Yale University) says: "Happiness is not about money, success or fame. Happiness lies in meaningful social ties. " She added that the best way to be happy is to stop worrying about whether you are happy or not. Instead, you need to shift your focus to building friendly relationships with other people.