Recent research suggests that there are a number of misconceptions about how to attain and maintain happiness. Money, gifts, freedom of choice, and vacations for example all have nuanced influences on happiness, that might not be quite what you think. Happiness as an overall construct, isn’t entirely straightforward. Read more about it at the link below.
http://www.sciencealert.com/6-of-the-biggest-misconceptions-about-happiness-according-to-science