The pursuit of happiness may ironically lead to its elusiveness, as direct targeting of satisfaction often proves counterproductive. Drawing inspiration from John Stuart Mill's philosophy and Nietzsche's belief that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, the article explores the benefits of non-lethal suffering. Jonathan Haidt's insights from "The Happiness Hypothesis" reveal that challenges unveil hidden capacities, enhance relationships, and prompt a reevaluation of life's priorities. To extract advantages from adversity, self-disclosure and sense-making are crucial. Jamie Pennebaker's research emphasizes the importance of expressing trauma through words to foster post-traumatic growth, ultimately leading to a mindful understanding of unhappiness and its worth.

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Date of Input: 05/12/2023 | Updated: 05/12/2023 | norhidayatul