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 Everyone
wants to live a happy life. But you have to make an effort to be happy.
If you keep practicing, you can live a “happier” life! According to Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky
of the University of California, Riverside, there are 5 things to
do to improve your happiness.
1. Be grateful: Think
about the things to be thankful about. Or you can write “thank you
letters” to people who have
helped you in some way. You don’t have
to actually send the letters. Feeling
grateful is enough. Being thankful about the people around you and
about your life definitely makes you happier.
2. Be positive: Another
practice that can make your
life happier is positive thinking. Dr. Lyubomirsky found in her study that thinking about
happy things actually increases feelings of well-being. So, try to be
optimistic all the time!
3. Count your blessings: In another
study, Dr. Lyubomirsky found that people who practice writing down
good things that have happened to them every week showed significant boosts in happiness.
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Use your strengths: Another
study asked people to think about their greatest strengths and then
try to use them in new ways. Many people reported that the new habit helped them feel happier
in their daily lives. Try to feel more confidence to be happier.
5. Help others: Did you know that helping others
can make you happy? People who help others in need by donating money
or doing volunteer work report improvements in their own
happiness.
Let’s practice those 5 things mentioned above every day and live happier
lives! |
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