The Happy Mind: A Simple Guide to Living a Happier Life Starting Today

Happiness is the byproduct of a million small things – whether actions, thoughts, or choices – habitually repeated, an integrated way of living, adding up to a lifetime experience of inner wellbeing. It’s the result of working, playing, and loving considerately

non-extreme, everyday situations don’t account for more than about 10% of the variations in people’s happiness levels

circumstances can indeed play a role in a person’s overall happiness level, but that circumstantial adjustments are seriously overrated in terms of their impact on our long-term happiness

“Guard over your thinking, for it becomes actions.
Your actions slowly turn into habits.
Over time, your habits shape your character.
And in the end, your character becomes your destiny.
If you want to change your destiny,
change your thinking.”

imaginary triggers underpinning a promise to uplifting experiences

“While trying to find yourself in things, you may end up losing yourself in things.”
— Eckhart Tolle

People who believe the treasure of happiness is to be received from ‘the world’ usually have a considerable fascination with wealth

Happiness comes from ‘the world

If this or that happens, I will be happy

Don’t judge yourself while doing it; just quietly reflect upon your initial view