Finding Happiness in an Unexpected Place

It’s simply a matter of shifting the goalposts and adjusting our attitude

To find happiness outside of our own experience, we must first reframe our thinking.

We can take vicarious joy in others’ good fortune. It’s counterintuitive — and takes some practice.

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Finding Happiness in an Unexpected Place

It’s simply a matter of shifting the goalposts and adjusting our attitude

To find happiness outside of our own experience, we must first reframe our thinking.

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