Happiness Facts and Fiction is an article on WebMD.com that points out 6 beliefs about happiness that you should consider as myths.  It features insights from authors of self-help books and other professionals specializing on personal development.
The article excerpt below comes from the views of Robert Biswas-Diener, MS, who is co-author of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth:
“‘Happiness isn’t the emotional finish line in the race of life,’ he says. It’s a process and a resource. Biswas-Diener says there’s a mountain of data showing that when people are happier, they become healthier and more curious, sociable, helpful, creative, and willing to try new things.”
Read the full article by clicking on this link -Â http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/happiness-6-myths-and-truths.