​Pursuing happiness is one of the major drivers of our behavior. However, an article written by Professor Adam Grant, which was posted on Linkedin.com suggests that our “…quest for happiness might be a recipe for misery.” The reason is: “Happiness is an individual state, so when we look for it, it’s only natural to focus on ourselves. Yet a wealth of evidence consistently shows that self-focused attention undermines happiness and causes depression.” Professor Grant believes that happiness can only be successfully pursued indirectly. It’s the byproduct of doing meaningful things that tell us our life stands for something worthwhile such as engaging in kind acts that benefit others. This is what makes us feel good about ourselves which is what happiness is all about.