Cultivating Happiness and True Happiness

Increasing happiness can be achieved by being of service and having a greater purpose in life, as well as by cultivating chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin through practices like gratitude and meditation. Stress depletes these happiness chemicals, which can be counteracted by mindfulness activities. True happiness is not just constant smiling, but being content and fulfilled without needing external circumstances to validate one's happiness.

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