Definitions Eudaimonic happiness is the long term happiness and is the happiness we feel when: we pursue our values. we satisfy our basic psychological needs. we try to develop the best in oneself and therefore we pursue a personal growth path. Hedonic happiness is the short term happiness and is the happiness we feel when we pursue pleasure that is an end in itself. Characteristics In the paper Pursuing Pleasure or Virtue - The Differential and Overlapping Well-Being Benefits of Hedonic and Eudaimonic Motives is claimed that:

Happiness is: a way to describe how much one person thinks to be satisfied of his life in a particular moment or in the overall. absence or at least experience few negative emotions and negative thoughts compared to positive emotions and thoughts. a positive emotion experienced when we reach well-being subjective. There are two types of happiness: Eudaimonic Hedonic Related Questions: Related Topics: Happiness References

Researches suggest that the following elements contribute to well-being: Competence Autonomy Relatedness using our own signature strengths to reach our goals Gratitude Kindness Savoring happy moments Related Questions: what are signature strengths Related Topics: How self determination theory is related to happiness What is self determination theory References Introduction to Self-Determination Theory | University of Rochester by Coursera The Science of Well-Being | Yale University by Coursera

In the course Introduction to Self-Determination Theory is claimed that: a basic psychological need is a need that, if satisfied, leads to greater well-being. SDT claims the existence of three basic psychological needs based on various researches. Therefore the satisfaction of the three basic psychological needs contributes to our well-being and therefore to happiness. Related Questions: What contributes to well-being? Related Topics: References Introduction to Self-Determination Theory | University of Rochester by Coursera

Various resources suggest the following strategies to satisfy our basic psychological needs: Competence: developing new skills mastering a subject that we are interested about Autonomy: pursuing personal projects developing the ability to take decisions on your own feeling in control of your life feeling free to act in a way that aligns with your desires Relatedness: sharing with others what you have learned showing respect and appreciation to others Related Questions: Related Topics: What contributes to well-being References Drive | 2011 | Daniel Pink

Self Determination Theory (SDT) is a theory about human motivation developed by professors Richard Ryan and Edward Deci. SDT states that human beings have three basic psychological needs that motivate us: Competence Autonomy Relatedness Related Questions: How to apply self determination theory How self determination theory is related to happiness Related Topics: References Introduction to Self-Determination Theory | University of Rochester by Coursera