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Being Happier


Being Happier
True happiness isn’t something that happens to us. It starts on the inside. Learn how your emotions, mindset, and everyday habits can help you be happier – now and throughout your life.
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Your Emotions
Emotions should enrich your life, not run it. Learn about your many feelings.
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Your Mindset
Mindset matters. Do you see the possibilities or the roadblocks? Learn how mindset helps you succeed.
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Your Relationships
Being close to people helps us be happy. Learn skills to connect.
Talk to your parents
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Your Actions, Efforts, and Goals
Put them all together to reach your dreams.
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Your Inner Calm
True happiness is inside you. Learn how to find your inner peace, calm, and wisdom.
Mindfulness exercises
Skills That Can Help You Be Happier
Get good at things you enjoy. Maybe it's a sport or art. Be with people you feel good around. When you feel capable and connected, you build your self-esteem.
It takes practice to say what you want (or don't want) and how you feel. It's not as hard as you think — and the world needs your thoughts and opinions.
Learn to be assertive
Rejection can hurt, but it happens to everyone. How you think about it can help you get past it and move on to the next good thing.
Find out how
A heartfelt "I'm sorry" can heal a hurt and bring you closer. Don't worry if the person isn't ready to make up. Say the right thing anyway, then give them time.
Learn more
People can disagree and still get along. It's always OK to say what you think and feel. Do it without putting the other person down or making them feel wrong. In fact, when you disagree without being rude, people are likely to listen and maybe change their minds.
Learn 5 ways
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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