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The power of gratitude and positive thinking
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Enjoy the process
Don't just look forward to the outcome. If you're a writer, don't merely aim for publishing a book. Enjoy writing it. Or, if you're trying to lose weight, instead of only looking at the scale, enjoy feeling stronger and fitter.
If you don't enjoy the process, it is possible that you are chasing the wrong goal.
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Set smaller goals
Most of us focus on setting big goals, such as working towards a college degree, running a marathon, or getting a promotion. We spend much time working towards the goal that will only make us happy for a short while before we return to our normal happiness levels.
Instead, set small...
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Make strong social connections
Studies show that strong ties with family, friends, and a broader community is an indicator of long-term happiness and health.
It does not mean that we should not pursue big goals, but we should also make time to attend to our relationships.
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Hedonic adaptation
It is the tendency to go back to your normal level of happiness after a positive or a negative event.
We work toward a promotion or a specific number of followers on Twitter because we think it will make us happy. But when we reach our goals, we are satisfied for a short t...
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Hedonic Adaptation
We quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite positive or negative external events. We pursue a promotion and believe it will make us happy. When we get it, we are temporarily happier, only to get back to our baseline levels the next week.
Walk Slowly, But Never Backward
It's easy to get discouraged when you're trying to change your habits, especially if you don't see results immediately. But if you keep taking small steps forward, even if they're not huge, you'll eventually reach your goals.
For example: if you're trying to lose weight...
The writing process
- Write the first draft of an essay fast, trying various ideas. Then spend time rewriting it very carefully.
- If you write a bad sentence, don't publish it. Delete it and do it again.
- If a sentence seems clumsy, ask why it doesn't seem right. By asking thi...
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