Happiness comes from realizing how fortunate you are.

A grateful person is rarely unhappy.

They find ways to see even small things – and especially small things – as reasons to be joyful.

Scientists tell us the human brain was not built for happiness – we’re actually not doing anything wrong when we’re unhappy, it’s not the default setting.

The brain was designed primarily to trigger flee or fight not euphoria.

Stimulating the brain by focusing on gratitude for small things is a proven way to lift yourself up.

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