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The Happiness Hypothesis

Authors: Jonathan Haidt

Religion & Spirituality Preview Book link to amazon

Key Ideas

1. Happiness comes from within and is influenced by both external factors and internal thoughts and emotions.

2. The happiness set point is a genetically determined baseline of happiness that can be temporarily influenced by life events.

3. Our level of happiness is influenced by our ability to control and direct our attention.

4. People find happiness in different ways, and what brings happiness to one person may not work for another.

5. Happiness is not solely about pleasure and the absence of pain; it also involves meaning and purpose in life.

6. Cultivating gratitude and practici....
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Quiz

1. What is the happiness set point?
2. What is one way to increase happiness?
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