Well-Being Vocabulary

noun a state of well-being and contentment

adjective happy

• The pursuit of happiness is considered a fundamental human right.
• Finding happiness in the little things can make a big difference in your day.
• I'm just chasing that happiness vibe, you know what I mean?
• Happiness is like a warm ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, brightening everything around it.

noun a psychological theory that suggests that people return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes

• The concept of the hedonic treadmill suggests that individuals will adapt to new positive experiences and return to their baseline level of happiness.
• People are always chasing after the next big thing, but they don't realize they're just stuck on the hedonic treadmill.
• Life's like a never-ending cycle on the hedonic treadmill, always chasing happiness but never quite reaching it.
• Trying to find lasting happiness through material possessions is like running on a hedonic treadmill - you'll never truly get anywhere.