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The power of gratitude and positive thinking
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Simple daily habits for a happier life
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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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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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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 y...
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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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Showing gratitude to the people we love
Studies show that people said thanks 5.5% of the time to friends and family. We simply expect family and friends to accept our request as a matter of course. We show more gratitude to strangers.
A little gratitude can go a long way in maintaining relationships. If ...
Social Connectivity
Close relationships (with spouses, family, friends, community members) are the biggest factor keeping people happy throughout their lives, researchers discovered. People with strong relationships are happier, and physically and mentally healthier, than those who are less well-con...
Building new social habits
Because our social relationships are vital for our health, it's important to consider how to improve them. Just as we might plan healthy meals or exercise, we should plan to spend quality time with friends and family.
We can catch up with friends remotely, a phone call bei...
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