The difference between fun and happiness is immense. Yet, we often confuse them and pursue activities that seem fun, thinking how they’ll lead us to overall mental and emotional clarity. From binge-drinking and watching TV to eating fast food and doing nothing all day, these are all red herrings on our path to happiness.
However, all these due have a certain fun value, and we shouldn’t disregard them. We should, instead, understand how fun times differ from being truly happy, and we’ll, in turn, navigate the sea of life with more clarity.
But don’t despair — there’s no need to worry if this seems complicated. That’s why we’re here, after all. In the following few paragraphs, we’ll explain everything, and we’ll hopefully bring you one step closer to both fun and happiness.
Defining Happiness
It might seem like an odd question, but what is happiness? How …