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