Happiness is a universal desire, a state we all strive to achieve. but, How is this really achieved? What is the secret recipe for a full and fulfilling life?
For three decades, Dr. Alphonsus Opayoana, physician and scientist, has dedicated his career to uncovering the secrets of human hope and happiness. Through his research, and in a recently published article CNBCHa Discover that the key to a happier, more hopeful life lies in the ability to confidently affirm six simple keys.
Dr. Obaiwana is an authority in the field of human happiness. In addition to his work as a physician, he is a happiness coach and the founder and CEO of Triple-H Project LLC, an organization dedicated to promoting more hopeful and happier communities.
He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in national medical journals, including the Hope Index, a measure widely used in Fortune 500 companies, government and academic institutions around the world. Your book “The formula of happiness” It condenses decades of research and provides a practical guide to achieving a fuller, more fulfilling life.
Imagine for a moment a person who radiates optimism and confidence. Someone who, despite difficulties, always finds a way to move forward and see the positive side of things. Not only does this person have a happier, more fulfilling life, but they also inspire those around them.
According to Dr. Opaywana’s research, through an article by CNBCshares six keys to a fuller life.
Being able to say this means that you usually choose the most appropriate interpretation of events and outcomes of the past, present, and especially the future.
For the optimist, The future is full of hopewhile L The pessimist is full of hunger or unsatisfied desires. Optimism makes you flexible And you are allowed to keep trying until Reach your goals.
This point reflects high self-esteem and strong belief in yourself. When you have something to contribute, it means you are an established member of society. You matter and you belong.
The best way to build this belief is to identify your true identity or passion, which is something you love doing and are good at.
Knowing that you are not alone in a life full of uncertainties is reassuring and reduces anxiety. All humans have an innate desire for human connection.
When you have someone you can rely on, especially in an emergency, it alleviates the natural desire for reliable company.
Humans have an innate hunger for information and answers. When you believe that the answers to your questions are at your fingertips, hunger is alleviated and controlled.
Simply understanding the “why” can lighten heavy burdens. Knowledge is a source of human hope that enhances self-esteem, self-confidence and instills courage.
Gratitude for the financial resources you currently have or expect to have, including money, food, shelter, and other material resources, and the financial and material comfort they provide. When you value and value what you have, the value of what you have is instantly appreciated.
Your spirituality, including your core beliefs, moral principles, moral convictions, religious faith, and virtuous practices, can give you peace of mind about the future. Spirituality can mean belief in God or another force that provides divine guidance, protection, or supervision.
But it is not necessary to refer to organized religion or religion at all. You can grow your own brand of spirituality.
Dr. Opaywana has developed a questionnaire that determines whether a person is frail, thriving, or functioning somewhere in between.
To be weak is to be overwhelming Hungry, miserable and isolated, with feelings of emptiness and low hope And a hollow sense of purpose. On the other hand, to thrive means to be happy, Be full of hope and do well emotionally and socially.
Live with confidence and accomplishment
According to the expert, being able to confidently affirm these six statements or points is an indicator that you are thriving, and living a happier, more hopeful life than most people. As Dr. Opaywana points out in his book The Happiness Formula, when you appreciate and value what you have, the value of what you have is immediately appreciated.
Small daily actions like making your bed, organizing your desk, saving water and electricity, and counting your blessings can make a big difference.
Ultimately, it's about responding to the physical needs of others, the motivation to do things even when they don't directly benefit you, and the hope and satisfaction you gain as a result. A full and happy life is within everyone's reach if we instill hope and alleviate hunger in our lives.
In the introduction to his other book, The Five Sources of Human Hope: The Mirror of Our Humanity, Obaiwana reflects on the complex and ambiguous nature of human life. The book is presented as a journey towards understanding human hope and its relationship to personal peace. The author believes that life is a continuous journey, supported by society, knowledge, crops, and faith.
Delving into the fundamental questions of existence: How did it all start? Why are we here? What then?
It does not provide definitive answers to these questions, while acknowledging that realistic answers to these existential questions are far-fetched, which is what… It leads us to face the doubts and fears that arise on our life's journey.
The author suggests that the true purpose of human life It is speculative and the only certainty is the inevitability of death. It addresses how these unresolved questions and the ambiguity surrounding life lead to human anxiety.
It takes into account the vastness of the universe and our existence in it, pointing out the paradox that although we are part of something so enormous, human life is remarkably unpredictable and full of uncertainties.
The professional points out that human life is an involuntary gift, Uncertain in its beginning and inevitable in its end. It calls for the recognition of human hope as an essential element in facing uncertainty and finding personal peace, even though many aspects of our existence remain unanswered.
The Five Sources of Human Hope: The Mirror of Our Humanity was written to provide every Human Traveler with an enhanced opportunity to find that hope and achieve personal peace. Obaiwana urges us to see hope as the crucial “thing” we need Coping with the stresses of everyday life and achieving personal fulfillment despite the inevitable uncertainties we face from birth to death.
Dr. Alphonsus Opayoana is the current Co-Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at a teaching medical center. He resides in Perrysburg, Ohio, with his wife, to whom he has been married for more than thirty-five years. Additionally, he is a grandfather and a retired US Air Force reserve officer. Dr. Obaiwana was previously a member of the faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the University of Maryland, and Eastern Virginia Medical School.
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