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What does it mean?
Happiness is a choice you make in the moment.
In plain terms
Choose to be happy right now.
What can you take from it?
Decide to be happy immediately.

Where it applies

  • daily stress
  • decision making
  • mental health

Putting it to work

  • practice gratitude
  • choose perspective
  • be present

Questions to consider

  • Can you choose happiness regardless of context?
  • What stops you from being happy?

Another view

External circumstances can make happiness difficult to choose.

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