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| | In [[Bhutan]], royal government makes a statement of Gross National Happiness, which is important to both our King and our Bhutanese people. | | In [[Bhutan]], royal government makes a statement of Gross National Happiness, which is important to both our King and our Bhutanese people. |
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| | + | == Happiness and health == |
| | + | [[File:Emotional intelligence.png|thumbnail|350px|right|The five components of emotional intelligence are: [[self-awareness]], [[self-regulation]], [[motivation]], [[empathy]], and [[Interpersonal skills|social skills]].<ref>[https://www.mbaknol.com/modern-management-concepts/domains-of-emotional-intelligence/ Domains of Emotional Intelligence], MBA Knowledge Base</ref>]] |
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| | + | ''See also:'' [[Emotional intelligence]] and [[Self-regulation]] and [[Emotion]] and [[Happiness]] |
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| | + | [[Emotional intelligence]] (EI) "refers to the ability to perceive, control and evaluate emotions."<ref>[http://psychology.about.com/od/personalitydevelopment/a/emotionalintell.htm Emotional intelligence]</ref> |
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| | + | The five components of emotional intelligence are: [[self-awareness]], [[self-regulation]], [[motivation]], [[empathy]], and [[Interpersonal skills|social skills]].<ref>[https://www.mbaknol.com/modern-management-concepts/domains-of-emotional-intelligence/ Domains of Emotional Intelligence], MBA Knowledge Base</ref> |
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| | + | People with [[emotional intelligence]] can prevent an excessive amount/duration of negative emotional states such as unhappiness. |
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| | + | While it is not wise to have [[happiness]]/pleasure as an end goal (See: [[Hedonism]]), for the sake of one's health, one should exercise emotional intelligence. |
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| | + | Concerning happiness, according to Torrence Memorial hospital: |
| | + | {{Cquote|'''Healthy Facts About Happiness''' |
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| | + | - Happiness improves your cardiac health. |
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| | + | - Happy people are more likely to eat healthily and be more physically active. |
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| | + | - Happiness strengthens your immune system. |
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| | + | - Happy people are more productive and likely to succeed. |
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| | + | - Being happy helps reduce your stress levels. |
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| | + | - Happy people have fewer aches and pains. |
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| | + | - Happiness helps combat disease and disability. |
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| | + | - Happiness lengthens our lives.<ref>[The Importance of Happiness]</ref>}} |
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| | == Happiness and labor productivity == | | == Happiness and labor productivity == |