Happiness How can we be happy and stay happy?

How happy are you?

What is happiness? What is happiness for you? What are the most important ingredients for happiness?

Happiness in Korea Do you feel that people are generally happy in Korea? Why or why not? What age do you think people are most happy Least happy?

Do you think that people get happier as they get older?

We tend to falsely equate youth with happiness.

Happiness peaks at 69. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/10/scientific-proof-that-the_n_5110179.html

The older we get, the more we appreciate the little things.

We're happier when we've already accomplished our major goals.

Aging gives us an opportunity for acceptance.

Happiness advice from people over 70

Top five biggest regrets Choosing the wrong career Not furthering education Not travelling enough Getting divorced Getting married too soon

Top ten pieces of advice to live a happier life Never take the people you love for granted Believe in yourself Remember what is important to you Nothing worth having comes easy Put your heart and soul into everything you do Don't hold grudges Don't be jealous of success Stop worrying and live in the moment Spend more time with your family Choose your friends wisely

The Daily Happiness Checklist

Make your happiness checklist

Photo Essay Project Think about 5 everyday things that make you happy (little things) Take a picture or find a picture on the internet Explain to the class why each of those things make you happy

Final Task If a high school student asked you for advice on how to be happy what would you tell them? What do you think are 4 secrets to being happy? Explain. In your opinion what are 3 reasons young people in Korea are unhappy? What are 3 things they can do to be happier? What are 4 ways that you can increase your every day happiness? Explain