The things that are supposed to make us happier do not, in fact, always make us happier.

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We relentlessly pursue things and experiences that we think will make us happier.

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We have here this insistence that economic growth does not make us happier.

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Kawaii things not only make us happier, but also affect our behavior.

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Limiting our use of smart phones and social media to defined periods per day may actually help make us feel happier and more fulfilled in our daily lives.

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Endorphins are the brain chemicals that make us feel relaxed and happier.

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Beyond a certain point, it takes a lot more money to make us just a little bit happier.

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Not that a little self-criticism is all bad: It can be a reality check and may fire us up to perform better (which can make us more successful) or strive to be better people (which makes us happier).

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We are, it turns out, inclined to get happier--or at least focus on that which will make us more content--as we close in on death.

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