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Authentic Happiness Quotes

The biggest waste of time is to do well something that we need not do at all Picture Quote #1

Getting paperwork under control makes me feel more in control of my life generally Picture Quote #1

Nature is impersonal, awe-inspiring, elegant, eternal. It’s geometrically perfect. It’s tiny and gigantic. You can travel far to be in a beautiful natural setting, or you can observe it in your backyard - or, in my case, in the trees lining New York City sidewalks, or in the clouds above skyscrapers Picture Quote #1

Authentic happiness comes from being in conscious connection with our inner being rather than dependency on outer things and circumstances which are constantly in a state of flux Picture Quote #1

Authentic happiness is always independent of external conditions. Vigilantly practice polite indifference to that which we can’t control. Your happiness can only be found within Picture Quote #1

Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Lower the bar. Actually spending ten minutes clearing off one shelf is better than fantasizing about spending a weekend cleaning out the basement Picture Quote #1

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When Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s government fell in May 1940, the nation turned to Churchill. At last, his unique qualities were brought to bear on a supreme challenge, and with his unshakable optimism, his heroic vision, and above all, his splendid speeches, Churchill roused the spirit of the British people Picture Quote #1

I’ve found that I snack less and concentrate better when I chew on a plastic stirrer - the kind that you get to stir your to-go coffee. I picked up this habit from my husband, who loves to chew on things. His favorite chew-toy is a plastic pen top, and gnawed pen tops and little bits of plastic litter our apartment Picture Quote #1

Happiness is a critical factor for work, and work is a critical factor for happiness. In one of those life-isn’t-fair results, it turns out that the happy outperform the less happy. Happy people work more hours each week - and they work more in their free time, too Picture Quote #1

Superstition is the irrational belief that an object or behavior has the power to influence an outcome, when there’s no logical connection between them. Most of us aren’t superstitious - but most of us are a ‘littlestitious.’ Picture Quote #1

No leader did more for his country than Winston Churchill. Brave, magnanimous, traditional, he was like a king-general from Britain’s heroic past. His gigantic qualities set him apart from ordinary humanity; there seemed no danger he feared, no effort too great for his limitless energies Picture Quote #1

When we don’t get any treats, we feel depleted, resentful, and angry, and we feel justified in self-indulgence. We start to crave comfort - and grab that comfort wherever we can, even if it means breaking good habits Picture Quote #1

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In ‘Before and After,’ I identify the sixteen strategies that we can use to make or break our habits. Some are quite familiar, such as ‘Monitoring,’ ‘Scheduling,’ and ‘Convenience.’ Some took me a lot of effort to identify, such as ‘Thinking,’ ‘Identity,’ and ‘Clarity.’ Picture Quote #1

Sometimes, counter-intuitively, it’s easier to make a major change than a minor change. When a habit is changing very gradually, we may lose interest, give way under stress, or dismiss the change as insignificant. There’s an excitement and an energy that comes from a big transformation, and that helps to create a habit Picture Quote #1

Often, if there’s something that I want to do, but somehow can’t get myself to do, it’s because I don’t have clarity. This lack of clarity often arises from a feeling of ambivalence - I want to do something, but I don’t want to do it; or I want one thing, but I also want something else that conflicts with it Picture Quote #1

We need to have intimate, enduring bonds; we need to be able to confide; we need to feel that we belong; we need to be able to get support, and just as important for happiness, to give support. We need many kinds of relationships; for one thing, we need friends Picture Quote #1

Some kind of clutter is difficult - letting go of things with sentimental value, sifting through papers - but some clutter I find very refreshing to clear. I drive my daughters nuts because I’m always wandering into their rooms to clear clutter Picture Quote #1

If we allow the love of Christ to change our heart, then we can change the world. This is the secret of authentic happiness Picture Quote #1

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Authentic happiness is always independent of external conditions Picture Quote #1

Being your authentic self is the ultimate secret to happiness in life! Picture Quote #1

Be happy for no reason is the most authentic form of happiness Picture Quote #1

I have a lucky perfume. I love beautiful smells, but I save one of my favorite perfumes to wear only when I feel like I need some extra luck Picture Quote #1

Remember that although the distinction can be difficult to draw, loneliness and solitude are different Picture Quote #1

Authentic happiness is not linked to an activity, it is a state of being Picture Quote #1

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Authentic happiness is not linked to an activity; it is a state of being, a profound emotional balance struck by a subtle understanding of how the mind functions Picture Quote #1

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The biggest waste of time is to do well something that we need not do at all (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Getting paperwork under control makes me feel more in control of my life generally (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Nature is impersonal, awe-inspiring, elegant, eternal. It’s geometrically perfect. It’s tiny and gigantic. You can travel far to be in a beautiful natural setting, or you can observe it in your backyard - or, in my case, in the trees lining New York City sidewalks, or in the clouds above skyscrapers (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Authentic happiness comes from being in conscious connection with our inner being rather than dependency on outer things and circumstances which are constantly in a state of flux. (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Authentic happiness is always independent of external conditions. Vigilantly practice polite indifference to that which we can’t control. Your happiness can only be found within. (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Lower the bar. Actually spending ten minutes clearing off one shelf is better than fantasizing about spending a weekend cleaning out the basement. (Authentic Happiness Quotes) When Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s government fell in May 1940, the nation turned to Churchill. At last, his unique qualities were brought to bear on a supreme challenge, and with his unshakable optimism, his heroic vision, and above all, his splendid speeches, Churchill roused the spirit of the British people (Authentic Happiness Quotes) I’ve found that I snack less and concentrate better when I chew on a plastic stirrer - the kind that you get to stir your to-go coffee. I picked up this habit from my husband, who loves to chew on things. His favorite chew-toy is a plastic pen top, and gnawed pen tops and little bits of plastic litter our apartment (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Happiness is a critical factor for work, and work is a critical factor for happiness. In one of those life-isn’t-fair results, it turns out that the happy outperform the less happy. Happy people work more hours each week - and they work more in their free time, too (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Superstition is the irrational belief that an object or behavior has the power to influence an outcome, when there’s no logical connection between them. Most of us aren’t superstitious - but most of us are a ‘littlestitious.’ (Authentic Happiness Quotes) No leader did more for his country than Winston Churchill. Brave, magnanimous, traditional, he was like a king-general from Britain’s heroic past. His gigantic qualities set him apart from ordinary humanity; there seemed no danger he feared, no effort too great for his limitless energies (Authentic Happiness Quotes) When we don’t get any treats, we feel depleted, resentful, and angry, and we feel justified in self-indulgence. We start to crave comfort - and grab that comfort wherever we can, even if it means breaking good habits (Authentic Happiness Quotes) In ‘Before and After,’ I identify the sixteen strategies that we can use to make or break our habits. Some are quite familiar, such as ‘Monitoring,’ ‘Scheduling,’ and ‘Convenience.’ Some took me a lot of effort to identify, such as ‘Thinking,’ ‘Identity,’ and ‘Clarity.’ (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Sometimes, counter-intuitively, it’s easier to make a major change than a minor change. When a habit is changing very gradually, we may lose interest, give way under stress, or dismiss the change as insignificant. There’s an excitement and an energy that comes from a big transformation, and that helps to create a habit (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Often, if there’s something that I want to do, but somehow can’t get myself to do, it’s because I don’t have clarity. This lack of clarity often arises from a feeling of ambivalence - I want to do something, but I don’t want to do it; or I want one thing, but I also want something else that conflicts with it (Authentic Happiness Quotes) We need to have intimate, enduring bonds; we need to be able to confide; we need to feel that we belong; we need to be able to get support, and just as important for happiness, to give support. We need many kinds of relationships; for one thing, we need friends (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Some kind of clutter is difficult - letting go of things with sentimental value, sifting through papers - but some clutter I find very refreshing to clear. I drive my daughters nuts because I’m always wandering into their rooms to clear clutter (Authentic Happiness Quotes) If we allow the love of Christ to change our heart, then we can change the world. This is the secret of authentic happiness (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Authentic happiness is always independent of external conditions (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Being your authentic self is the ultimate secret to happiness in life! (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Be happy for no reason is the most authentic form of happiness (Authentic Happiness Quotes) I have a lucky perfume. I love beautiful smells, but I save one of my favorite perfumes to wear only when I feel like I need some extra luck (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Remember that although the distinction can be difficult to draw, loneliness and solitude are different (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Authentic happiness is not linked to an activity, it is a state of being (Authentic Happiness Quotes) Authentic happiness is not linked to an activity; it is a state of being, a profound emotional balance struck by a subtle understanding of how the mind functions (Authentic Happiness Quotes)