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5 Key Elements To Live A Happier Life - Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

The Mindvalley Podcast

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The Should Word Is Really the Source of the Problem

The should word is really the source of the problem. Research by Iris Moss shows that people who wake up in the morning and say to themselves, "I should be happy," end up being less happy. Pursuing happiness directly can actually hurt. But if you break it down into its elements, like the colors of the rainbow, then you can even enjoy it indirectly.

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