Self-Reflection: Long-Lasting Happiness

Self-reflection#2



According to the available data, in Canada the following items are considered as main sources of long-lasting happiness (the type of happiness that people usually do not get adapted to it):



Quality time with close family



Friendships



Household income (ability to cover costs, plan for future, and having enough for retirement)



Mental and physical health



Sense of purpose



Donating to charities and volunteering



Living in a free society



Living in a tolerant society



Feeling the sense of belonging where we live



Work we do



Work - life balance



Sleep



Vacation time and spending time outdoors



INSTRUCTIONS:



1. In the list above, 13 items are named. Pick from 1 to 13 based on your personal priorities (1 is the most prior one and 13 is the least).

2. Then identify and explain your first 3 personal priorities (from the 13 items), using relevant examples. 3.Explain why you believe the 3 items that you have picked as your 3 first priorities for your personal happiness, are the most important items.

4.Identify and explain 1 or 2 more items that you believe is/are missing in the provided list.

5.Identify and explain anyone/s of the identified items that you believe are/are not necessary for personal happiness.

6.Do not forget to use relevant examples. To elaborate on your self-reflection, you can either use your own personal examples or your friends/family members’ … experiences.



Source of the data: https://www(dot)theglobeandmail(dot)com/files/contentstudio/editorial/goodnews/happiness-survey/Globe-and-Mail_Happiness-Survey_July-12-2018-oct24.pdf