New Perspective on happiness

 Previously i have put a blog on happiness, what is happiness and intrinsic or extrinsic.

Suddenly i have a new perspective of happiness. 

I will split it in to 3 levels. 

First level - social and psychological happiness. 

Look at children, they can be so happy and no worries as they are socially and psychologically secured. they do not need to pay for food, clothes, transport or accomodation. it is so easy for them to be happy as they do not need to worry if they are able to pay for it as to them till they grow up, this is an abundant asset. So i classified first level of happiness as financial freedom - no need to worry for your expenses.

Second level - Extrinsic happiness

As an adult, being able to purchase neeeds and wants gives spurts of extrinsic happiness. gives you temporary off the mind of the burden and issues you face on Level 1. you probably felt really good to be able to buy your favourite watch, getting a good deal for something you always wanted, going on a holiday, laughing at comedy and videos. these are temporary as the most fundamental happiness is yet to be met .

Third level - intrinsic happiness

this is the hardest to achieve (similar to esteem and self actualisation needs in maslow hierachy). and this has the longest effect. meaning you probably have spouts of unhappiness like a child than having spouts of happiness like an adult. Level 1 will probably be fulfilled, means you do not really have to worry about responsibilities and living paycheck to paycheck. you will experience addtional happiness when you go on your trips and probably shopping as well. while you are seeking something more satisfying, something out of your control. Eg, Praises, gifts, recognitions. internally, probably you get to do something you have never done and get a sense of satisfaction. these are way and above. 

These 3 category can happen randomly without the need to fulfil each level. while the frequency increaseif you manage to satisfy the fundamental level. thats why children can be easily satisfied and be happy while adults, being independent, need to worry on the full spectrum of life. 

While i have fulfilled level 1 in the near term, level 3 has been haunting me that makes it hard to be happy due to uncertainty and overthinking. but then thats what Adults are wired, as we plan for future needs and emergency. 

Till then hope everyone can be happy.