Understanding Happiness: explore what genuinely brings you joy
Reviewed By
Munet Samra - Psychotherapist, MBABCP, 10+ years in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
This is a space to reflect, explore, and nurture the things that bring you joy. Through simple prompts, you'll uncover moments of gratitude, growth, and positivity to help you build a deeper, more fulfilling sense of happiness in your everyday life.
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What does the Understanding Happiness Journal cover?
- What happiness uniquely means to you
- A moment when you felt truly happy
- What gets in the way and how you might overcome it
- How relationships and personal growth add to your happiness
- An ideal future where you feel fulfilled
Who is this Understanding Happiness Journal for?
Helpful if you:
🤔 Are not sure what happiness looks like for you
😔 Feel something is missing without knowing what
🌱 Want to build a more fulfilling everyday life
For therapists:
Assign Understanding Happiness in positive psychology or values-based work to help clients define wellbeing on their own terms. The obstacles and ideal-future answers give material for goal setting in session. Fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
Dr Harriet Mellotte
Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist, BABCP
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Frequently asked questions
What does this journal help with?
It helps you define happiness on your own terms rather than by social norms, revisit a moment of real joy, identify what gets in the way, and reflect on how relationships and personal growth contribute. It finishes with a picture of a fulfilling future, which gives you something concrete to move towards.
Is this positive psychology?
Yes. Positive psychology studies what makes life worth living rather than only what goes wrong. Its research shows that clarity about what brings meaning, strong relationships and a sense of growth are among the most reliable predictors of wellbeing, and this journal explores all three.
I feel guilty focusing on my own happiness. Is that normal?
Very common, particularly for people who put others first. Understanding what makes you happy is not selfish; people who are fulfilled have more to give. If guilt comes up while writing, note it, as it is often a useful thing to explore with a therapist.
Can my therapist assign this journal?
Yes. Therapists on Offload can assign Understanding Happiness in positive psychology or values-based work, and the obstacles and ideal-future answers give material for goal setting in session. Your responses are available for them to review before the next appointment. Fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
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