https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy en-us 2018-04-03 16:46:41 UTC 2023-06-23 08:46:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/249896834 2018-04-09 16:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/249896834 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/252221933 Though the actual photo may be for a quick laugh, there is a good bit of truth in it. Being in control of your time, and in a sense, your environment/reality, seems to make people happier. A good example of such, when you don't have to wake up early for school on Mondays, that makes me happy. ]]> 2018-04-16 16:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/252221933 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/252226541 Religion plays a big part in some people's happiness, and it seems that belief directly impacts/effects someone's journey towards happiness. I can neither affirm or deny that finding God can make someone truly happy, but the argument can certainly be made that it can help. Some people thrive off the belief that someone wants them to be happy. In my opinion, however, I don't connect with such beliefs.

Though mostly based on assumptions, it is possible to claim that religion was a source of happiness for the town of Salem in "The Crucible", both prior to and after the events of the witch trials. Though it did generate fear, it did allow them an idea as to where they would go after they would finish their work on the planet.   ]]> 2018-04-16 16:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/252226541 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/252227840 As of today, I view happiness as an emotion related with being content, potentially due to pride in something, or from love or connections, but it, in the end, is an emotion controlled entirely by one's own mind. I believe it can be bought, it can also be earned, and it changes between people, by gender, or age, by race or by level of wealth. A rich man may seek to be happy through a more simple life, but a poor man may be happy with dreams of wealth. A woman may be happy by earning the love of a partner, but a man may be happy with earning materialistic things. Happiness, despite being an emotion, is varying and changing. That's what I believe before research, and while I'm also a 16 year old. ]]> 2018-04-16 16:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/252227840 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/254478413 Just a little look behind the actual biological science that generates the emotion of Happiness. Comfort foods generate Serotonin, and can make people feel better.  ]]> 2018-04-23 16:13:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/254478413 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/254485906 The common phrase of "Money can't buy you happiness" is something that we've all heard. However, this video challenges that idea by experimenting on spending money on yourself versus spending money on others, and in fact, it shows that spending money on other people makes people happy. In my opinion it makes perfect sense that generosity would make someone happier, as you are expending energy to make someone else happy, and from my experience, making other people happy makes me happier.  

But this video also serves as a good focus for analyzing Gatsby and his lavish lifestyle. As even though he spent possibly thousands of dollars on lavish parties for everyone in his community, he seemed to defy the logic behind this idea, as he seemed unhappy as the sole target of his luxurious spending was not enjoying it. However, that is unconfirmed speculation, due to the fact that Gatsby's emotions and thoughts are not voiced within the book, only examined by our narrator Nick Carraway. ]]> 2018-04-23 16:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/254485906 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/254489767 Since I am someone who spends a good amount of my free time playing video games, I figured it would be a good idea to research it's impact on happiness. It seems like it's the same general concept as completing any sort of work, completion makes people happier, because accomplishing things gives a feeling of success, and success tends to make people happy. (Even if it makes someone stressed to no end. AKA Top 2 in Fortnite) ]]> 2018-04-23 16:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/254489767 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/254494533 In layman's terms, getting high grades creates stress, and stress reduces overall happiness. As a student, I can't agree with such a 'fact' seeing as I don't stress myself out with due dates or work effort, simply because I plan my day out. A lack of happiness due to school stress seems to mainly be created due to consequence of laziness and procrastination.

This may also be why Holden was able to have a kind of happy-go-lucky attitude in the beginning of Catcher, as he wasn't too stressed behind the idea of getting good grades, thus pushing off his mental breakdown/issues until his later realizations.  ]]> 2018-04-23 16:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/254494533 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/256589272 I can't relate to this post... 


I'm kidding of course. Friendship, as a whole, is a way of having fun with other people and sharing good moments with others. I've found that when I'm sad or stressed, talking to others allow me to become less stressed or sad. The post says relatively the same thing, being sociable allows people to funnel out negative emotions as well as amplifying positive emotions.  

Looking back upon previously read material, it seems this was the reason behind Holden Caufield's melancholy and eventual mental breakdown in "The Catcher in the Rye." He had no true friends that he could be himself around, whether it be caused by the social issues generated by the death of his brother, or not. As such, all of his anger, sadness and stress built up inside him, eventually leading to him attempting to fight the pool of negativity with alcohol. Poor kid even wanted a prostitute just so he could have a chat. ]]> 2018-04-30 16:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/256589272 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/256591732 Q1. How do we achieve true happiness? 
A1. At this moment, it seems that achieving true happiness is as simple as being gracious and altruistic, giving more than taking, being kind to others or even simply smiling. Limiting stress by spending time with good friends allows people to amplify good moments to create stronger emotions, and finding outlets for negative emotions (anger, sadness, etc.) like videogames or sports allows you to spend more time as a positive person. 

Q2. What is 'True Happiness' 
A2. True happiness is a feeling of being at a state of contentedness, being proud of what you have socially and physically, and being at a state where you can have a genuine smile about what you've done. It's overpowering regrets and bad decisions with positivity and altruism, being gracious and giving your time and money to others to allow them to achieve what they need. Happiness is giving without expecting anything in return, it is the reward for being kind. ]]> 2018-04-30 16:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/256591732 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/258614843 In summary, happiness is not possible 100% of the time, but we must persist regardless. Life is made up of the ups and downs, the causes and effects, none of which are within our control as human beings. To be truly happy is to accept the flow of life, and love what comes out of it, be it good or bad. Moving on through the bad, and cherishing the good things allow us to be accepting, and that mood not only allow you to be happy, but it allows other to be happy. ]]> 2018-05-07 16:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/258614843 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/260913076 Though it's not research, you'd have to have a cold, dead heart to not at least smile at animals doing something silly. It's just good, wholesome clips for a fun little time. ]]> 2018-05-15 16:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/260913076 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/260919244 A little look into one of the purest souls that ever graced the world, Bob Ross is an example of what true happiness looks like when it's achieved and channeled into life. He's a kind, positive and patient man who loved to share the joy of painting with the world, and did so with a smile, and truly wholesome lessons. A staple quote being, "There's no such thing as mistakes, just happy accidents." ]]> 2018-05-15 16:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/260919244 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/260923516
A little interesting video that was found through the recommended bar on YouTube, it led me to the discovery of Daoism. Focused on being accepting to life as it comes to us, it focuses on the 'Dao' or the 'path'. Much like how the seasons come and go on their own, our lives must not be rushed, and every moment appreciated. All things take time, and so letting the world do what it must, and allowing yourself to flow in much the same manner leads to life rewarding you with the gift of happiness. 

This also seems like a solid connection as to why Gatsby was never truly happy in the entirety of the novel. Life appeared to have wanted Daisy and Gatsby to not be together, leaving Gatsby dead by the end of the novel because he attempted to push at the barriers that life had imposed. However, this also brings in the idea of consequences and awareness, as Gatsby's selfish desires also cost the lives of Myrtle, and i a way George, seeing as he killed himself after exacting 'revenge'. ]]> 2018-05-15 16:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/260923516 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/261418808 Simply a reverse of the typical idea of accepting/loving yourself in order to find love, it's actually simply a matter of finding someone who cares about you, and you can find the ability to love yourself. 
Honestly, it does seem incredibly true, though I haven't found love, finding someone who makes you feel as though you are worth something does improve your outlook on life. ]]> 2018-05-17 00:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/261418808 ianhayes13 https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/261435025 And yes, it goes over the 1-2 minute criteria listed on the rubric, however, I got my point across and didn't just recite a script, which I will gladly sacrifice points for. ]]> 2018-05-17 02:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ianhayes13/eoa9gnn6jgiy/wish/261435025