The good life is a life of good emotions and satisfaction. It includes things such as a good occupation (in terms of pleasure, cause, and salary), good hobbies, good family and friends, and general comfort. Many people lead the good life, but obstacles such as family and friends, persecution, physical disability, and lack of wealth may keep an individual from leading the good life. For example, individuals living in Third World countries are less likely to be living a good life. Some individuals accept that some things are too often taken for granted and try to count their blessings. They also believe in seeking the bright side of things instead of suffer from the dark side.

Different views of a good life

All around the world people have different views of a good life, and in spite of that, they have different lifestyles. Some people seek pleasure and aesthetics, while others live to fight for a cause and often sacrifice much of their comfort. Abolitionists, for instance, live to fight for what they believe in instead of aesthetics. Some people live for both. Some invidividuals also believe that money and intellect is the key to a good life, and work towards self-actualization, while others are satisfied with a modest life. Certain individuals are religious and live for their deity, while others live plainly for happiness.