The 4 Major Roadblocks to Happiness

by Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D.

A recent Harris poll revealed that only 33 percent of Americans are very happy. If happiness is a natural state of being, why is this number so low? What is keeping us from being happy? Below are four “happiness roadblocks” that might be inhibiting your bliss.

1. Unfulfilled Expectations
2. Keeping Score
3. Stress
4. Unresolved Relationships  

Take time to examine your expectations, grudges, stresses and unresolved relationships in your life. Consciously evaluating these four aspects in your life and making small steps to equalize your imbalances can greatly augment your overall happiness.

Read more: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hope-relationships/201405/the-4-major-roadblocks-happiness