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Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less. - CS Lewis
Self-esteem that is bound to external success can lead to small spurts of happiness but is not long lasting. Focus more on the betterment of yourself for the sake of those around you, rather than for your own ego.
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"When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made. Health ...
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Researchers found that setting ambitious goals tends to make people happier.
Big goals are often an important element of getting people moving in the first place.
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According to research, showing gratitude boosted happiness by a noticeable level.
Writing thank-you notes, or just a nice letter, is an effective method of increasing happiness and life satisfaction.
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Research shows that feeling “rushed” is a one-way street to stress and unhappiness. Too much boredom can be burdensome.
To find a balance, learn to say "no" to opportunities that do not excite you.
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Research has found that exercise is a proven strategy for feeling better, increasing your energy levels and reducing tension.
The release of endorphins has an addictive effect, and more exercise is needed to achieve the same level of euphoria over time.
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Research suggests that the best way to predict how much we will enjoy an experience is to see how much someone else enjoyed it.
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Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. - Eleanor Roosevelt
Deep conversations are often those we reserve for close friends and family, which explains why close relationships are so important for our happiness.
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Small pleasures matter. Research has shown that you need to have small wins along the way in order to be truly happy.
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Experiences trump material purchases (in general) for the 5 following reasons:
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Researchers found that although the process of becoming proficient at something took its toll on people in the form of stress,
participants reported that these same activities made them feel happy and satisfied when they looked back on their day as a whole.
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