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What does it mean?
Happiness is easy to maintain once started, but beginning is hard.
In plain terms
It's hard to start being happy, but easy to keep it going.
What can you take from it?
Focus on starting your journey to happiness.

Where it applies

  • personal growth
  • mental health
  • goal setting

Putting it to work

  • start small
  • build routines

Questions to consider

  • What stops you from starting?
  • How do you build momentum?

Another view

Maintaining happiness can also be challenging during tough times.

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