A recent study published in the journal Motivation and Emotion sheds light on a key aspect of happiness: the role of passion and self-regulation in psychological well-being. The findings suggest that the happiest individuals are those who not only immerse themselves passionately in enjoyable activities but also approach less pleasurable tasks, like chores, with a sense of autonomy and self-motivation. The researchers aimed to explore a fundamental question: Why are some people happier than others? While happiness can be influenced by various factors ranging from biology to social conditions, t…