Definition: A summary of research-backed practices that contribute to a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Explanation: The tenets; meaning/purpose, belonging, relationships and pleasure-seeking highlight how happiness is cultivated, not chased.
Example: A person who is clear about the meaning and purpose(s) of their life will cultivate intrinsic happiness. A person who chases pleasure and extrinsic happiness will have more feeling of want and a sense of unsettledness
How to Use This Tool: Use the tenets for group or personal reflection or to create a vision. Ask: “What’s present in my life in each area?” and, “What’s missing that if I had it, or just more of it, would make me happier?”
