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12 Things Happy People Do Differently

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12 Things Happy People Do Differently
Studies conducted by positivity psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky point to 12 things happy people do differently to increase their levels of happiness. These are things that we can start doing today to feel the effects of more happiness in our lives.

Studies conducted by positivity psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky point to 12 things happy people do differently to increase their levels of happiness.  These are things that we can start doing today to feel the effects of more happiness in our lives.  (Check out her book The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want.

I want to honor and discuss each of these 12 points, because no matter what part of life's path we're currently traveling on, these ‘happiness habits' will always be applicable.

Dr. Lyubomirsky's book is: The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want.

Jacob Sokol is committed to living an extraordinary life.  He's the author and life-coach behind "Living on Purpose – An Uncommon Guide to Finding, Living, and Rocking Your Life's Purpose."  He also loves his mom dearly.

 

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