6.1 How to be happy

What event often leads people to question the meaning of their lives?

• A serious disease

• Winning the lottery

• Going to parties

• Having a fulfilling job

What does the author suggest is not a guarantee of happiness?

• Minimizing pain

• Maximizing pleasure

• Going to parties

• Having good relationships

According to the text, are the rich necessarily happy?

• Yes

• No

• It depends

• Not mentioned

What does the author suggest is important for a more joyful life?

• Winning the lottery

• Having a successful marriage

• Being pessimistic

• Ignoring bad things

What does the author suggest we should do to be in a good mood?

• Cultivate hobbies

• Be pessimistic

• Ignore the good things

• Have a serious disease

What is the key to happiness according to some people?

• Minimizing pain

• Maximizing pleasure

• Winning the lottery

• Having good relationships

What does the author suggest is a mixture of elements that make our everyday lives richer?

• Winning the lottery

• Having a successful marriage

• Being pessimistic

• Having good relationships

What should we do to lead a more joyful life according to the text?

• Ignore our basic desires

• Have a fulfilling job

• Be pessimistic

• Avoid relationships

What does the author suggest we should remember to do?

• Smile and be optimistic

• Be pessimistic

• Ignore the good things

• Have a serious disease

What helps us be in a good mood regardless of circumstances?

• Looking at the bad things

• Ignoring the good things

• Having a serious disease

• Looking at the good things