Research shows that happy people are healthier, more successful, and more creative. And with the right tools, being happy is well within our control. So go ahead and try this strategy for bringing more joy into your life:
Choose to be Happy
(Nature vs. Nurture)
(Nature vs. Nurture)
It turns out you can blame your parents for your unhappiness—genetically speaking, at least. Just as depression runs in families, some people are genetically predisposed to be happier than others. Genes determine a person’s happiness more than any other factor, including income, education, or social status. About 50 percent of your happiness baseline is genetic. Life circumstances only account for about 10 percent.
But if jocularity doesn’t run in your blood, there is still plenty you can do to nurture your own happiness, starting with consciously choosing to be happy and adopting a positive attitude.Happiness must be nurtured as an attitude. Simply put, instead of pursuing happiness, you need to consciously choose it.
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