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The Mindset Mentor

4 Ways To Make Yourself Miserable: Avoid These To Be Happy

Nov 9, 2023
17:54
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Discover the four common habits that steal happiness and prevent a joyful life. Learn about the human instinct to control things and how it leads to stress and anxiety. Find peace and happiness through acceptance and gratitude. Avoid focusing on the past, worrying about the future, making excuses, and excessive worrying. Embrace the present moment for more happiness and peace.
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Quick takeaways

  • Fixating on things beyond our control causes misery and stress, while redirecting our focus to what we can control brings peace and happiness.
  • Comparative thinking and a scarcity mindset contribute to misery, but cultivating gratitude and shifting our focus to abundance increases fulfillment and contentment.

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Focus on Things You Can Control

One of the main causes of misery is fixating on things that you cannot control. It is a natural human instinct to desire control over our environment, but in the modern world, this instinct can misfire. When we obsess over things beyond our control, such as other people's actions or the global economy, we waste mental energy and create stress. To find peace and happiness, we need to identify what we can control and take action in those areas. For the things we cannot control, the key is to accept them and let them go. By redirecting our focus to what we can control, we can reduce anxiety and improve our well-being.

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