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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 ==
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[[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:
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{{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 ==
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