Apprehension is the anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

It may appear that negative emotions outweigh positive emotions. But it is not so. Positive memories, even positive memories about negative events, tend to be stronger than negative memories. Positive feelings tend to be stronger than negative feelings.

Endorphins help elevate mood and decrease pain. Dopamine is the basis for clinical effects of many antidepressant medications. Oxytocin is a bonding chemical released at times such as when women engage in sexual intercourse or breastfeed. Cortisol is a stress hormone.

Finland was ranked the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report from 2021. The Nordic country scored 7.89 on a scale from 0 to 10. Two other Nordic countries, Iceland and Denmark, followed with a second and third place, respectively.

Happiness is less connected to income and more to expressing gratitude, savouring joy, forgiving others, and showing kindness to others. Getting a good night's sleep, regular exercise, and sexual activity, as well as practicing positive thinking are also instrumental in gaining and maintaining happiness.

Happiness is the result of a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. It is a combination of nature and nurture rather than either one alone.

Hedonic happiness is derived from pleasure. It is most often associated with doing what feels good, self-care, fulfilling desires, experiencing enjoyment, and feeling a sense of satisfaction.

Excitement is a state of arousal. When a person is excited, their emotions become more powerful and can affect their decision-making abilities. Excited people are more likely to make a decision.

Ignoring negative feelings does not lead to happiness. Accepting and resolving negativity leads to happiness

Laughter and humor have a number of health benefits. They tend to decrease pain, stress, blood pressure, heart rate. Other benefits include improved blood circulation, decreased stress hormones, and improving the body's immune response.