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The Meaning of Happiness Outline

 

Introduction:

 

Hook: The meaning of happiness is found from within each individual.

 

Background: The state of happiness is achieved in a different way for everyone.

 

Point 1) What makes one person happy, might not make the next person happy

 

Point 2) People who think external possessions will make them happy are most often disappointed.

 

Point 3) Inner peace and contentment is the only way to achieve true happiness.

 

Thesis: The meaning of happiness is not something that can be explained easily because it is different for everyone and the true answer is within the soul of each individual.

 

Support:

 

Topic sentence one: The search for the meaning of happiness can be a lifelong journey.

 

Example or Citation 1a) “We are expecting happiness to be a constant state of mind.” (Fidder, 2016)

 

Analysis/Explanation 1b) People have to experience a range of emotions to really understand and appreciate happiness.

 

Example or Citation 2a) People are adversely affected by setbacks and should realize they are a part of life.

 

Analysis/Explanation 2b) Don't let negative things in your life affect your well being. Accept them and move on.

 

Example or Citation 3a) Happiness is different for everyone.

 

Analysis/Explanation 3b) Happiness is a word that is difficult to define because it means something different to everyone.

 

Explanation (relates back to thesis)

The meaning of happiness is difficult to define, especially when challenged by the difficulties in life. It takes time and life experience to understand.                                                           

 

 

Transition: People are often misled by the road they take to achieve what they think happiness is.

 

Support

 Topic Sentence Two: People who think being rich will bring them happiness are often disappointed but those who find love and family are often content.

 

Example or Citation 1a) “Our happiness would be bred, instead, of an almost adolescent restlessness, an itch to do the Next Big Thing.” (Kluger, 2013)

 

Analysis/Explanation 1b) People have a natural instinct to want to achieve a state of happiness

 

Example or Citation 2a) Some think that buying a fancy car or house will make them happy.

 

Analysis/Explanation 2b) These people are often disappointed when they realize material things are fleeting.

 

Example or Citation 3a)  Love can bring joy for many.

Analysis/Explanation 3b) Getting married and having a family is an important step in achieving happiness for many.

 

Explanation

(relates back to thesis) Once a person realizes that happiness is not something that can be bought, they may look towards love and family as a path to joy and contentment.

 

Transition Philosophy tells us that happiness can be found in one way only.

 

Support

Three Topic Sentence The path to happiness is found within.

 

Example or Citation 1a) “Our goal this coming year shouldn’t just be happiness. Our goal should be meaningfulness.” (Smith, 2016)

 

Analysis/Explanation 1b) When life has meaning, happiness can be found.

 

Example or Citation 2a) Having a purpose helps to define happiness.

 

Analysis/Explanation 2b) Create goals in your life to give it meaning.

 

Example or Citation 3a) Look for inner peace to reach a state of contentment.

Analysis/Explanation 3b) Meditation and Yoga provide relaxation techniques to soothe the mind and find inner peace.

 

 Explanation:

(relates back to thesis) Through setting goals and finding inner peace, one can achieve happiness. Transition: There is only one real path to finding true happiness.

 

Conclusion:

Restated Thesis: Happiness is up to the individual and can be found from within.

 

Recap Point 1) The search for happiness is endless.

 

Recap Point 2) Avoid distractions that interfere with your goals.

 

Recap Point 3) Find happiness through inner peace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Works Cited

 

Fidder, J. “The Meaning of Happiness”. The Huffington Post. (March, 2016) Retrieved February 16, 2017 from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-alice-fidder-ma/the-meaning-of-happiness_b_9377392.html

Kluger, J. “The Happiness of Pursuit”. Time.(July, 2013) Retrieved February 16, 2017 from http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2146449,00.html

Smith, E., Aaker, J. “In 2017, Pursue Meaning Instead of Happiness”. (December, 2016) Retrieved February 16, 2017 from http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/12/in-2017-pursue-meaning-instead-of-happiness.html