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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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Born Happy?
Part of happiness depends on personality. Some people have a naturally happy nature. We all know people who are cheerful and optimistic most of the time. Their upbeat personalities make it easier for them to be happy.
So what does...
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Happiness Is Up to Us
Researchers have found that more than half of happiness depends on things that are actually under our control. That's really good news because it means everyone can be happier.
A big part of how happy we are depends on our mindset, the habits we practice, and the way we li...
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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.
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Home Workouts: Staying Motivated
In order to keep ourselves motivated, we must set a goal that is achievable. For a habit to stick it must be easy enough for us to fulfill.
It's like aiming to exercise twice a week because it shows a comparatively similar improvement to those who train 3x a week or wantin...
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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