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Do old cliches like "stopping to smell the roses" and "it's the little things in life" really lead to happiness? Yep.
Researchers call this "savoring," which is all about paying attention to the moment. Instead of multitasking and being focused on the past and future and on the present negativity all around, those of us who are most satisfied with our lives stop to enjoy the beauty and the small, amazing things in life.
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