{"id":33613,"date":"2024-01-04T14:54:56","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T21:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embarkbh.com\/?p=33613"},"modified":"2024-02-26T10:59:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T17:59:09","slug":"joy-vs-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embarkbh.com\/blog\/mental-health\/joy-vs-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Joy vs. Happiness: Understanding the Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to joy vs. happiness, these emotions are often confused with one another. However, they have different meanings and implications. Understanding the difference between joy and happiness is important, as it can help your family prioritize what\u2019s most essential and appreciate life in a much deeper and more meaningful way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To explore this topic, we spoke to Katherine Atherton, a therapist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embarkbh.com\/locations\/optimum-performance-institute\/\">OPI<\/a>, a young adult transitional living program in California.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Joy vs. Happiness: Understanding the Difference | Embark Behavioral Health\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JzbofH1WMjM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-defining-happiness\" data-level=\"2\">Defining Happiness<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-is-happiness-an-emotion\" data-level=\"3\">Is happiness an emotion?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-examples-of-happiness\" data-level=\"3\">Examples of happiness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-defining-joy\" data-level=\"2\">Defining Joy<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-is-joy-an-emotion\" data-level=\"3\">Is joy an emotion?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-examples-of-joy\" data-level=\"3\">Examples of joy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-difference-between-joy-and-happiness\" data-level=\"2\">The Difference Between Joy and Happiness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-psychology-of-joy-vs-happiness\" data-level=\"2\">The Psychology of Joy vs. Happiness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-cultivating-true-joy\" data-level=\"2\">Cultivating True Joy<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-strategies-for-adolescents-teens-and-young-adults\" data-level=\"3\">Strategies for adolescents, teens, and young adults<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-parents-can-help\" data-level=\"3\">How parents can help<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-can-mental-health-treatment-foster-true-joy\" data-level=\"3\">How can mental health treatment foster true joy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defining-happiness\">Defining Happiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Happiness is a feeling of contentment or satisfaction in the present moment, based on what we do and how we behave. It can be fleeting, as it\u2019s based on external factors and is a reflection of something happening to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-happiness-an-emotion\">Is happiness an emotion?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, happiness is an emotion, just like sadness is an emotion. Atherton explained that when feeling an emotion, you\u2019re responding to a trigger. Happiness can be triggered by situations, people, events, or even thoughts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-of-happiness\">Examples of happiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Happiness can be a very intense emotion and can feel like a dopamine-type hit when experienced, making you feel good. Examples of happiness include feeling good when you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Exercise.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spend time with loved ones who support you, like friends and family.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spend time outside.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do purposeful work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do activities you enjoy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-defining-joy\">Defining Joy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Joy is a deeper emotion than happiness that comes from within \u2014 from a sense of purpose and meaning, including finding meaning in suffering \u2014 and from relationships with others. It therefore lasts longer than its counterpart. It\u2019s also relatively independent from happiness, according to Atherton.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joy is internal and connected to living a more authentic life. This is because to have joy, you must do inner work, identifying your values and strengths and aligning your life with them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI love that joy is bigger than me and that it requires me to make meaningful and deep connections with those I love,\u201d Atherton said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-joy-an-emotion\">Is joy an emotion?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, joy is an emotion. However, it\u2019s also a state of mind. Since it\u2019s not based on external events, it can help you and your family find fulfillment and contentment, even in difficult times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-of-joy\">Examples of joy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of joy include feeling fulfilled and content when you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Engage in meaningful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embarkbh.com\/blog\/self-esteem\/self-esteem-activities-for-teens\/\">activities<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meditate.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-difference-between-joy-and-happiness\">The Difference Between Joy and Happiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As explained above, there\u2019s a difference between joy and happiness.<strong> Happiness is typically a more fleeting emotion, often sparked by a particular moment or event that brings a sense of excitement or exhilaration. Joy, on the other hand, is a more long-lasting state of being, characterized by contentment and satisfaction with life overall.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important for your family to keep this distinction in mind when pursuing greater well-being and fulfillment. By understanding the unique contributions of joy and happiness, you can put happiness into proper perspective and prioritize joy. This mindset will help you better navigate the ups and downs of life with greater resilience, which is especially helpful when dealing with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embarkbh.com\/blog\/how-much-stress-is-too-much-a-caregivers-guide\/\">stress<\/a>. You\u2019ll also have more appreciation for all life has to offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-psychology-of-joy-vs-happiness\">The Psychology of Joy vs. Happiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing the difference between joy and happiness can help your family\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embarkbh.com\/teen-mental-illness-and-treatment\/\">mental health<\/a>, according to Atherton. That\u2019s because while everyone truly wants joy, not a lot of people know how to obtain it. Instead, they chase happiness, which is fleeting. Those who focus on happiness and don\u2019t experience it as much as they want could feel sad and even depressed. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embarkbh.com\/blog\/smiling-depression\/\">smiling depression<\/a>, which is essentially depression hidden behind a happy and content fa\u00e7ade, could be an issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By knowing the difference between joy and happiness and applying that knowledge, your family can focus on pursuing the long-lasting contentment and satisfaction that joy brings.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cultivating-true-joy\">Cultivating True Joy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to your child, it\u2019s important they start cultivating joy at as young an age as possible so it can serve as a compass in life, according to Atherton. Doing activities that contribute to their joy will help make life worth living and provide them with purpose.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategies-for-adolescents-teens-and-young-adults\">Strategies for adolescents, teens, and young adults<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To help young people cultivate joy in their lives, Atherton encourages them to focus on figuring out what they\u2019re good at. Once they do, they can align the way they live their lives with their strengths, giving them a sense of purpose and meaning, which is key to joy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an adolescent, teen, or young adult, they can also find purpose and meaning by exploring what their values are and living in alignment with them. Volunteering, doing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embarkbh.com\/blog\/why-kindness-is-good-for-you\/\">acts of kindness<\/a> for others, and keeping a gratitude journal can also be helpful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gratitude Journal with Me\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J9j0jb4LZ8I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-parents-can-help\">How parents can help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can help your child, whatever their age, cultivate joy. Encourage them to do activities that are meaningful to them, as that will help them discover their strengths. When they\u2019re engaging in an activity they enjoy, do the activity with them, or ask them to teach you how to do it.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to help your child cultivate joy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optimumperformanceinstitute.com\/life-coaching\/7-ways-to-successfully-cultivate-social-wellness-for-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social wellness <\/a>is by giving back as a family. Volunteer together and teach them how to be selfless through example. You can also encourage genuine connection through family meals by making time for conversation and actively <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embarkbh.com\/blog\/how-to-actually-listen-to-your-teen\/\">listening<\/a> to your child without judgment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These activities are great ways to contribute to the fulfillment and contentment that are associated with joy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-mental-health-treatment-foster-true-joy\">How can mental health treatment foster true joy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child understands the difference between joy vs. happiness but is having difficulty cultivating joy, consider seeking mental health treatment to see if there\u2019s a reason behind that difficulty that therapy can address. Atherton explained that the meaningful connection between a therapist and client sets the stage for the therapist to help your child explore different areas about themselves, like their values, and show them how to live in alignment with those values.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By distinguishing between joy vs. happiness, actively pursuing joy, and seeking treatment if needed, your family can find long-lasting contentment and fulfillment that will serve you well throughout life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Embark is the most trusted name in teen and young adult mental health treatment. We\u2019re driven to find the help your family needs. If you\u2019re looking for support,\u202f<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embarkbh.com\/contact-us\/\"><strong><em>contact us today<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the difference between joy and happiness, the psychology behind joy vs. happiness, and how to help young people cultivate true joy in life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":33615,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[952],"tags":[64,1514,1742,1743],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.1 (Yoast SEO v22.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Joy vs. Happiness: Understanding the Difference<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the difference between joy and happiness, the psychology behind joy vs. happiness, and how to help young people 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