How to Live a Happy Life
We all want to be happy. But we sometimes think of happiness as a thing that happens to us — something we have no control over. It's easy to link the idea of happiness with the situation we're in. We might tell ourselves, "If only things were different, then I'd be happy."
But that's not really how happiness works. Research shows that just a small portion of happiness (only about 10%) depends on a person's situation. So where does most of our happiness come from?
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Research shows that you can increase your own happiness.
On average 50% of a person's general level of happiness is determined by genetics.
40% is under your own control.
The remaining 10% depends on circumstances.
Describing yourself as a happy person
How to be happy
How to be happy does not depend on money, power, or luck, but on human relations.
Our level of joy in life is determined by the quality of our interaction with others. We are more satisfied in an environment where we have solidarity, support, and a sense of belonging.
Pick a wellness habit, then link it to an a.m. ritual you already have.
This first tip is pretty broad, and that’s on purpose. So you might take some time to cultivate awareness through meditation. (One simple strategy: Close your eyes and ...
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