They say that being happy is not easy. However, such a statement cannot be true, because there is no single definition of the word "happiness". There are many tips on how to become happy, but let's look at why you already are.
Instruction manual
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Many people are used to taking everything for granted. They have a family, a warm home, great food. However, they are unhappy. Others lose their jobs, are forced to freeze and starve. They would be happy to live in conditions like you.
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Not everyone has your capabilities. To understand this, try not to use hot water, do not go online, eat modestly. In a word, give up all the amenities and entertainment that you are used to. After all, so many people in small towns still collect water in columns, perhaps they don’t have money on the Internet, and they can only dream of cinema and shopping centers.
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The opportunity to meet the dawn, watch the sunset, walk in nature, enjoying the silence. You can find happiness in this. Do not know how? It's simple, a world without war is the dream of millions of people. They cannot calmly go out into the park, eat their fill, sleep soundly. For you, these are ordinary and far from the most interesting things.
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These are just a few common examples, you can find ones for yourself. How does the principle work? Easily. Look at people who are worse than you and compare their lives and yours. Imagine yourself in their conditions, learn to value what you have. As mentioned earlier, happiness is a relative concept, and by someone’s standards you are the happiest person on the planet.
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Of course, you need to strive for more. Engaging in self-development, moving up the career ladder, and trying to be better is important. However, in order to know what you really need, you need to learn to value things, moments and people that already exist in your life.