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Summary of The Happiness Project, Tenth Anniversary Edition 

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Do you feel like your present life, as comfortable as it seems on the outside, does not exude true happiness? Or are you constantly battling with the urge to focus on the negatives instead of the blessings around you? If this is you, then this bite-sized book is a well-defined template for a happiness project that can help find the joy that has eluded you for so long. In the mental chaos of the fast-paced age in which we live, happiness seems to be generally elusive. It often takes some knuckle-tight effort to squeeze out enough enthusiasm to keep us going through life, much less bring a smile to the face of those around us. Gretchen Rubin is an American author, speaker, and blogger who helps her readers achieve self-actualization through her many self-help writings. She is an alumnus of Yale University. “One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy. One of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy yourself.” ~ Gretchen Rubin

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  • Summary of The Happiness Project, Tenth Anniversary Edition
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The happiness project is not a walk in the park, it’s a long journey

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This tidbit is aimed at helping you understand the true meaning of happiness, and also to help you find a viable approach to becoming happy. Gretchen Rubin found that her life was becoming stale and very predictable. Although she had everything that you would generally term as living the good life — a thriving career, good husband, and two beautiful daughters — she felt like she was not appreciative enough of the things she had. And so, she decided to find meaning to the concept of happiness, and how she could incorporate this concept into her everyday life.

Apparently, there are no new insights on the topic of happiness. But the misconception that had inspired Gretchen Rubin to write this guide is the unclear route to becoming committed to always being happy. For instance, the concept of dieting is as clear as daylight since it basically requires eating healthy, eating less, and working out more. However, nurturing the willpower to stay committed is the challenging aspect. Likewise, commitment to being happy is not an easy process. As such, this summary narrates Gretchen Rubin’s travails and successes with her happiness project as a template which you can use to mold yours.
The power to tweak your level of happiness is not as elusive as many believe.
First of all, you should list out resolutions that would inspire you to become better. However, Gretchen Rubin, advises that your resolutions could relate to specific details in your life that you can measure and grade over time. This approach will help you note your progress. In addition, you should avoid distractions that could derail you. Note that not everyone will buy into your happiness project, and some will probably ridicule your resolutions.
Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be. ~ Abraham Lincoln
Here, Gretchen Rubin highlighted recent research that found that genetics contributes to 50% of a person’s happiness level, religious beliefs determine 10–20%, and the individual’s mental and behavioral framework account for the remainder.
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Being energetic is the first stage of self–sufficient happiness

In the first month of her happiness project, Gretchen Rubin decided to incorporate resolutions that will help her increase her energy level; different studies have shown they have a direct impact on one’s level of happiness. Her first resolution was to go to bed early so she could get more sleep. As she indulged in this new ritual, she found out that it allowed her to wake earlier, and she had the capacity to start the day off feeling more invigorated.
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Personal relationships have an effect on the happiness of individuals

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Be deliberate about it, and happiness will come your way

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Happiness means having fun and being generous

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Learn to utilize money as a facilitating factor for happiness

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Passion and enthusiasm naturally bring happiness

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Positivity, laughter, and contentment define happiness

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