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We Live Like Royalty and Don’t Know It
Of course, evolution has programmed us to take everything good for granted. Content organisms were out of the gene pool. [ed]
Why self-help books are terrible and wonderful
...the best experimental research about what makes you happier and what doesn’t:
Our review … points to the value of expressing gratitude, being more sociable, acting happy, and spending money on others. In contrast, we found surprisingly little support for many commonly recommended strategies for promoting happiness, including practicing meditation, doing random acts of kindness, or engaging in volunteer work. Most happiness research has focused on practices that individuals can add to their lives, but some recent studies provide hints that removing some of our daily habits could also improve happiness; specifically, individuals may benefit from giving up social media use for an extended period or buying themselves out of unpleasant daily tasks.
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