Practice Happiness so you are Ready When the Setbacks Come.

Studies have repeatedly shown that happy people are better at solving problems. They are more creative, they have a better network of support in terms of good relationships with others, and they are more likely to focus on solutions rather than difficulties. A higher happiness set point also gives us a greater margin when the hard times come. We can handle more sadness and disappointment before falling into a depressed state.

We know that optimism, gratitude, compassion for others, virtue, and knowing our strengths are key components of happiness and key components of dealing well with challenge and setbacks. It is also true that these are all qualities we can practice every day. And when we do practice every day, we raise our happiness set point.

What a stroke of good luck that the very things that make the good times great also makes the bad times better too. So devote a little time and mental energy each day to your happiness practice.

Practice Happiness so you are Ready When the Setbacks Come.

Affirmation
I have a strong daily happiness practice. I take time each day to notice and be grateful for the good things in life, to help others, and to use my strengths and virtues for good purposes.

Journal or Meditation Question
Do I practice happiness in the good times? How could I develop a conscious happiness practice that would make me happier in the good times and stronger in the bad ones?

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