Leverage the -"focus system"
When we are not focusing on what we're doing, we tend to be far less happy than when we are fully engaged.
- Laundry
- Dishes
- Cooking
Whether it's an activity you enjoy or not put as much of your focus into it as you can.
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A common trap people fall into: Believing that happiness is a destination. In reality, happiness is more like a skill. A set of habits you can practice and improve over time.
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