Introduction - Paths to Happiness by Edward Hoffman, PhD

 This blog will serve as a note from the book review. Notes are taken from this book

** Paths to Happiness - 50 ways to add joy to your life every day ** by Edward Hoffman, PhD

1. Do you know what really makes you happy?

A: No, I do not, even though I know, sometimes it makes me sad too.

2. Could you describe to a close family member or friend?

A: Sometimes but I guess not the whole picture and maybe they also cannot understand what I really want. Myself is confused too so how could they know it?

3. Would you have used the same words five or ten years ago, or have life events significantly changed your viewpoint?

A: Yes, indeed.

4. What do you think brings genuine happiness to people?

A: I do not know... I am emotionally numb of all my failures in life so happiness seems to be living and surviving but the excitement fades as days goes by.

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According to Edward "Happiness is derived from finding meaning and self-fulfillment."

• Expression of creativity and spirituality to the fullest
• Self-direction
• Warm relations with others