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[ Guest Post ] You’re Happy – So What?

by InvisiblyMe

I have a great sponsored guest post to share with you today from Wade, who writes about the benefits of happiness. Quite an interesting topic for something that’s rather elusive and yet so many search desperately for. Note: This is a guest post, unedited and showing the opinions and thoughts of this writer on the benefits of being happy, which do not necessarily reflect my own.

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“Happiness is a deep sense of flourishing, not a mere pleasurable feeling or fleeting emotion but an optimal state of being.” – Matthieu Ricard.

Our dreams and desires may vary but one thing is for sure: most to all our goals and aspirations revolve around the pursuit of happiness.

There are the diverse meanings people provide when it comes to defining happiness. Some believe that there are more important things in life to worry about than chasing happiness while others see as something that each human must achieve.

But aside from these notions, the word ‘happiness’ does seem to hold more meaning into it than what we think.

What benefits can we reap from that of happiness? What’s great about it anyway?

A white background with the word happy written in cursive handwriting. A pencil sits below.

Below is some apparently scientifically-backed information on why it’s worth it to strive for happiness.


The happier the you are, the more productive you can be.

Two famous studies lead us to a fundamental link of happiness and productivity.

A study conducted in Britain by Social Market Foundation and the University of Warwick’s Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy has laid specific evidences proving that happier employees are more productive in the workplace.

As per the research team, said study revealed that “human happiness has large and positive causal effects on productivity.”

“When we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, motivated, energetic, resilient, and productive at work.” – Shawn Achor

Happy people are likely to become successful.

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Theologian, Albert Schweitzer

We all have this standard thinking that when we work hard, we’ll get successful and our being successful will lead us to becoming happy.

However, available are the concrete evidences that seemingly says otherwise. A myriad of studies have revealed that happiness made people successful in many domains of life – may it be in work performance, marriage, friendship, income or health. 

Being happy is being healthy.

As cited from the Greater Good Magazine, the following are the reasons why happiness is good for the health:

  • Happiness protects your heart
  • Happiness strengthens your immune system
  • Happiness combats stress
  • Happy people have fewer ached and pains
  • Happiness combats disease and disability
A woman in. afield of waist high yellow and white flowers. She wears a red dress, straw hat with red trim, and is carrying a half dozen polka dot red balloons that trail up in the air behind her.

A new study has found that those in better moods were 35% less likely to die in the next 5 years when taking their life situations into account.

A study from Carnegie Mellon University found that people who are happy are less likely to catch colds, while depressed, nervous or angry people are more likely to complain about cold symptoms. The authors report that the happier study participants weren’t infected as often, and experienced fewer symptoms even when they did get sick.

Happiness lengthens life expectancy.

Happiness could be that secret to a long life!

As per Medium Corporation, “If you write an essay that conveys a lot of positive emotion (happiness, interest, love, hope, gratitude, contentment, etc.) you get to live (on average) 10 years longer than if you write just a regular essay.”

Studies have long found that happiness leads to a long life. In a famous long-term study of Catholic Nuns conducted by Deborah Danner et al., it is found that “the happiest lived 7-10 years longer than the least happy.”

Happy people might have more friends.

There’s no denying that happy people are fun to be with. 

Two yellow plush toys sat on a miniature bench outside. They're both smiling. On the chest of one it reads "happy" and on the other it reads "keep on smiling".

And it is always great to be surrounded with friends. Who would not want to have more friends? Caring friendships provide a stabilizing support system. Good friends are validating, inspiring and motivational. They boost our sense of purpose and belonging, and countless studies have shown that strong social bonds are key to a well-lived life. 


And so, what’s the takeaway from all these?

The very point of this article is that happiness is very significant. It sure sounds pretty good on its own but apart from the ecstatic feeling, there seems more benefits we can gain from being happy.

And with all these, who would not want to become happy? Clear as it is, the pursuit of happiness is in no waste!

Author Bio

Wade is an essayist at wedoessay.com He incorporates nature’s beauty in his writing. Besides excellence, he puts his lovely wife and two kids at the centre of his craft. He is fond of physical contact sports and considers South America as a haven for tourists.

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4 comments

Strictly Lighthearted November 11, 2017 - 7:26 pm

Feeling happy after reading the post! 🙂

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TheWorryGames November 12, 2017 - 12:46 am

Great post Wade!

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hopelesswonderer November 12, 2017 - 6:40 pm

“Happiness protects your heart” that is honestly the cutest thing I have ever read, and this post made me very happy! 🙂

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InvisiblyMe November 13, 2017 - 12:22 pm

It is a really sweet way of phrasing it 🙂
Thanks for the comment xx

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