Assumption 3: Focus On 'The Good Life'

Question 1

What Are The 3 Desirable Lives?

Answer 1

• The Pleasant Life
• The Good Life
• The Meaningful Life

Question 2

What Is The Pleasant Life?

Answer 2

Happiness from pursuing positive emotions in relation to the past, present or future.

Question 3

What Is The Good Life?

Answer 3

Happiness from pursuing activities that positively absorb and engage us.

Question 4

What Is The Meaningful Life?

Answer 4

Happiness from a deep sense of fulfilment by living for a purpose greater than oneself.

Question 5

What 3 Elements Make Up The Good Life?

Answer 5

• Positive connections to others.
• Positive individual traits.
• Life regulation qualities.

Question 6

What Are Positive Connections To Others?

Answer 6

Connections that enrich our abilities to love, forgive and develop spiritual connections.

Question 7

What Are Positive Individual Traits?

Answer 7

Positive individual traits, including bravery and humility.

Question 8

What Are Life Regulation Qualities?

Answer 8

Qualities that we need to develop to regulate our behaviour in order to reach our goals.

Question 9

What Other Ways Can The Good Life Be Achieved?

Answer 9

Nurturing our signature strengths.