Comments on: The Psychology of Happiness: 13 Steps to a Better Life http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:27:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Janet http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-3/#comment-3083412 Janet Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:08:16 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-3083412 Amen to the answer by Aaron The income level can be low if you have a roof over your head and health and dental care. Without these three things happiness can deflate very quickly. My husband and I have an extremely modest income. We have been extremely happy however, I have to say the past few years we have had to drop health care and dental visits due to low cash and we have no insurance so life has become way less happy as we do not feel well and have no way to go and get a check up. This makes life more difficult.Our home is paid for but the needed repairs are becoming an issue and this makes life way more difficult so while we have food and warmth and the things we need. There are areas we can no longer afford on our modest income so the money now is a factor. Amen to the answer by Aaron
The income level can be low if you have a roof over your head and health and dental care. Without these three things happiness can deflate very quickly. My husband and I have an extremely modest income. We have been extremely happy however, I have to say the past few years we have had to drop health care and dental visits due to low cash and we have no insurance so life has become way less happy as we do not feel well and have no way to go and get a check up. This makes life more difficult.Our home is paid for but the needed repairs are becoming an issue and this makes life way more difficult so while we have food and warmth and the things we need. There are areas we can no longer afford on our modest income so the money now is a factor.

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]]> By: John http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-3/#comment-3010102 John Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:17:48 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-3010102 A lot of this is BS. When you have kids if you don't have money you'll never see them, or your wife. Then everything will will suffer. Everyone will be miserable. You'll live in worse area. You kids will go to worse schools. You'll have less money to provide for a better education and future. And your time on earth will seem like a grind. Get a great incomeand career. At least then you have chance. A lot of this is BS. When you have kids if you don’t have money you’ll never see them, or your wife. Then everything will will suffer. Everyone will be miserable. You’ll live in worse area. You kids will go to worse schools. You’ll have less money to provide for a better education and future. And your time on earth will seem like a grind. Get a great incomeand career. At least then you have chance.

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]]> By: Ernie Dempsey http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-3/#comment-2956972 Ernie Dempsey Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:46:50 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-2956972 All of the things you have listed really do equal a very balanced life. Balance is so essential to being happy. The thing about gratitude is huge. People who are always finding that they never have enough money, they hate their car, their home isn't nice enough, and have a ton of other problems are usually the ones who don't take the time to consciously feel thankful for what they do have. Sometimes I think the universe gives more to those who are grateful for what they have and truly appreciate it. And for those who are unsatisfied, they work their butts off and can never have enough. Great article. Thanks for writing it. All of the things you have listed really do equal a very balanced life. Balance is so essential to being happy.
The thing about gratitude is huge.
People who are always finding that they never have enough money, they hate their car, their home isn’t nice enough, and have a ton of other problems are usually the ones who don’t take the time to consciously feel thankful for what they do have.
Sometimes I think the universe gives more to those who are grateful for what they have and truly appreciate it. And for those who are unsatisfied, they work their butts off and can never have enough.
Great article. Thanks for writing it.

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]]> By: Mike Jones http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-2701882 Mike Jones Sun, 13 May 2012 13:07:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-2701882 This is really GREAT stuff and Thank You for your 13 Steps. I think taking action is the most important step to living a better life. You will never get across the street to take what is on the other side if you don't step off the curb. If you never take that step you will only watch everyone else go by. There is no question that is usually the hardest step to take, but the one that comes with the most reward. All of the items on your list are meaningless if we never take ACTION. Remember, truly successful people happen to things; they don't allow things to happen to them. Thanks Again for the Inspiration. This is really GREAT stuff and Thank You for your 13 Steps. I think taking action is the most important step to living a better life. You will never get across the street to take what is on the other side if you don’t step off the curb. If you never take that step you will only watch everyone else go by. There is no question that is usually the hardest step to take, but the one that comes with the most reward. All of the items on your list are meaningless if we never take ACTION.
Remember, truly successful people happen to things; they don’t allow things to happen to them.
Thanks Again for the Inspiration.

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]]> By: cely http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-1638212 cely Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:25:28 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-1638212 Sorry, but I saw this in my feed and felt like it was a copy/paste from 100 other blogs, or even GRS a year ago. New content please! Sorry, but I saw this in my feed and felt like it was a copy/paste from 100 other blogs, or even GRS a year ago. New content please!

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]]> By: Brett | Investing Part Time http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-976272 Brett | Investing Part Time Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:27:27 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-976272 Hey JD, I know this is an old post but I really enjoyed your take on it. I constantly struggle with the ideas of being content with what we have, and of not comparing ourselves to others. It's often difficult, and for me in particular, having just graduated from college and seeing friends who are off working jobs that pay them twice as much is difficult at times. I think the root of it for me is being able to have money to the point where it allows me some freedom to work for myself and set my own schedule. It's a constant work in progress for sure though. Brett Hey JD,
I know this is an old post but I really enjoyed your take on it. I constantly struggle with the ideas of being content with what we have, and of not comparing ourselves to others. It’s often difficult, and for me in particular, having just graduated from college and seeing friends who are off working jobs that pay them twice as much is difficult at times. I think the root of it for me is being able to have money to the point where it allows me some freedom to work for myself and set my own schedule. It’s a constant work in progress for sure though.

Brett

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]]> By: mvm71 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-709442 mvm71 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:54:21 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-709442 Well its true that money is not everything. Having lots of money will not make one happy.Because they say that money is the source of evil. Sometimes it controls your life without you knowing it. When one doesn't have money you only dream of having just enough to survive. But once you get the chance to get what you dreamed of you ask for more. Happiness is in the mind of the person, one just have to allow it to happen. Well its true that money is not everything. Having lots of money will not make one happy.Because they say that money is the source of evil. Sometimes it controls your life without you knowing it. When one doesn’t have money you only dream of having just enough to survive. But once you get the chance to get what you dreamed of you ask for more. Happiness is in the mind of the person, one just have to allow it to happen.

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]]> By: Venkat http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-400651 Venkat Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:13:45 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-400651 I strayed into this gold mine very recently. Money does not make us happy.... it is the pursuit which gives us a lot of strong emotions and happiness is one of them. Being happy which is just an emotional state and can be manipulated should not be our goal. I strayed into this gold mine very recently. Money does not make us happy…. it is the pursuit which gives us a lot of strong emotions and happiness is one of them. Being happy which is just an emotional state and can be manipulated should not be our goal.

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]]> By: Griffin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-311071 Griffin Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:46:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-311071 One of the most interesting things I have found is that there is a certain point, as far as wealth goes, to where an increase in wealth does not make you happier. Once you are financially secure, money does not change one's happiness in the least bit. One of the most interesting things I have found is that there is a certain point, as far as wealth goes, to where an increase in wealth does not make you happier. Once you are financially secure, money does not change one’s happiness in the least bit.

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]]> By: Mike http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-296421 Mike Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:57:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-296421 My happiness comes from looking at my finances and not having any debt and looking at my brokerage and finding net capital gains and no capital losses. When I do find a woman that shares my values and interests, my priorities might change. Until then I'm loving my financial and personal freedom. My happiness comes from looking at my finances and not having any debt and looking at my brokerage and finding net capital gains and no capital losses. When I do find a woman that shares my values and interests, my priorities might change. Until then I’m loving my financial and personal freedom.

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]]> By: Dollars Not Debt http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-250511 Dollars Not Debt Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:27:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-250511 Happiness is a state of mind. No outside influences can affect it unless you allow it to. Some people don't allow anything to improve their happiness (money, love, etc). You could be living in a cave eating cockroaches and be happy (maybe a little insane as well). Happiness is a state of mind. No outside influences can affect it unless you allow it to. Some people don’t allow anything to improve their happiness (money, love, etc). You could be living in a cave eating cockroaches and be happy (maybe a little insane as well).

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]]> By: Sarah http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-217514 Sarah Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:19:52 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-217514 Money may not buy happiness but lack of money will guarantee unhappiness. (Not being able to pay bills, drowning in debt, frustrations with terrible job market... lots of unhappiness...) Money may not buy happiness but lack of money will guarantee unhappiness. (Not being able to pay bills, drowning in debt, frustrations with terrible job market… lots of unhappiness…)

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]]> By: g http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-215878 g Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:26:58 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-215878 I liked the article and printed it for future reference. Wish you had some sort of link to just print the article and not the 20 wasted pages of comments! I liked the article and printed it for future reference. Wish you had some sort of link to just print the article and not the 20 wasted pages of comments!

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]]> By: DC Portland http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-213607 DC Portland Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:06:52 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-213607 Hang in there Alex. I wish I could tell you that relationships are not important for happiness, but they are. Positive psychology research has repeatedly shown that intimate relationships are highly correlated with happiness. I was in the same position you are when I was a senior in high school. It sucked! College was the big turning point for me. It was a time when I developed my strongest, longest-lasting relationships outside of my family. If you are planning to go to college, just wait and relationships will happen. If you are not, you may want to consider changing your plans and attending college. My personal belief is that there is no cost that is too high for attending a good college. Good luck! Hang in there Alex. I wish I could tell you that relationships are not important for happiness, but they are. Positive psychology research has repeatedly shown that intimate relationships are highly correlated with happiness.

I was in the same position you are when I was a senior in high school. It sucked! College was the big turning point for me. It was a time when I developed my strongest, longest-lasting relationships outside of my family. If you are planning to go to college, just wait and relationships will happen. If you are not, you may want to consider changing your plans and attending college. My personal belief is that there is no cost that is too high for attending a good college. Good luck!

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]]> By: Alex http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-213402 Alex Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:42:38 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-213402 This is realy helpful and meaningful , but in my case , first i'm a 19yrs high school senior , and this year is so far the hardest , and i dont mean with my school exams or something , but socialy , right now i'm practicly without friends or a girlfriend (i'm good looking) , so i'm allways at home alone ,bu it wasn't like this few years ago , i dont think i treat people badly , i'm nice and polite , so i realy dont know how i end up like this , and this is my source of stress and unhapiness !! This is realy helpful and meaningful , but in my case , first i’m a 19yrs high school senior , and this year is so far the hardest , and i dont mean with my school exams or something , but socialy , right now i’m practicly without friends or a girlfriend (i’m good looking) , so i’m allways at home alone ,bu it wasn’t like this few years ago , i dont think i treat people badly , i’m nice and polite , so i realy dont know how i end up like this , and this is my source of stress and unhapiness !!

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]]> By: Elgin Tan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-209539 Elgin Tan Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:20:30 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-209539 This is a great post. Happiness is so very elusive. Many a times when we step on the hedonic treadmill in the hope of becoming that a little happier, we find that long term happiness does not materialize. What gets satisfied then, is simply a material craving albeit temporarily. This is a great post. Happiness is so very elusive. Many a times when we step on the hedonic treadmill in the hope of becoming that a little happier, we find that long term happiness does not materialize. What gets satisfied then, is simply a material craving albeit temporarily.

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]]> By: David http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-207758 David Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:12:28 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-207758 Good hello JD, I definitely agree with point 6 about creating goals. I had pretty much just wandered aimlessly when I moved out to Calgary, sitting at home doing nothing. For whatever reason, I decided to make a bucket list, and I quickly realized that there was tons of things that I actually /wanted/ to do, and that most of the items were pretty easy to do. Since then, I've gotten out of the house a whole lot more :-) Keep up the good work! -David Good hello JD,
I definitely agree with point 6 about creating goals. I had pretty much just wandered aimlessly when I moved out to Calgary, sitting at home doing nothing. For whatever reason, I decided to make a bucket list, and I quickly realized that there was tons of things that I actually /wanted/ to do, and that most of the items were pretty easy to do. Since then, I’ve gotten out of the house a whole lot more :-)

Keep up the good work!
-David

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]]> By: Eric http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-207750 Eric Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:47:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-207750 Having enough for some comforts in life help make me happy. I've been broke and remembering hoping my car wouldn't break down. Now I can handle that a little better. But true happiness comes from within. I know several people making upper 6 figure salaries and they are the most miserable people I have met. I'm happy for my families health and mine. With that I/we can do anything :) Having enough for some comforts in life help make me happy. I’ve been broke and remembering hoping my car wouldn’t break down. Now I can handle that a little better. But true happiness comes from within. I know several people making upper 6 figure salaries and they are the most miserable people I have met. I’m happy for my families health and mine. With that I/we can do anything :)

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]]> By: Oleg Mokhov http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-203184 Oleg Mokhov Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:12:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-203184 Hey J.D., Happiness means fully living life. Being in the now. Experiencing that what's around you. Dwelling on the past and planning isn't living. Only experiencing is living. While it's good to reflect on experiences and plan a direction, it should be done just enough to better the present. Then, get back to living. THAT'S what brings you happiness. And I agree that money itself isn't happiness. Money isn't the end but a means to an end. A tool to improve life, rather than life itself. How can a piece of currency bring happiness? It doesn't feel particularly good against the skin, isn't tasty, and a pretty boring play mate :) Awesome list for maximizing happiness, a great reminder to focus on what's important to you in life. Thanks for sharing, Oleg Hey J.D.,

Happiness means fully living life. Being in the now. Experiencing that what’s around you.

Dwelling on the past and planning isn’t living. Only experiencing is living. While it’s good to reflect on experiences and plan a direction, it should be done just enough to better the present.

Then, get back to living. THAT’S what brings you happiness.

And I agree that money itself isn’t happiness. Money isn’t the end but a means to an end. A tool to improve life, rather than life itself. How can a piece of currency bring happiness? It doesn’t feel particularly good against the skin, isn’t tasty, and a pretty boring play mate :)

Awesome list for maximizing happiness, a great reminder to focus on what’s important to you in life.

Thanks for sharing,
Oleg

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]]> By: Brian Wilson http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-193932 Brian Wilson Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:48:03 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-193932 Having wealth while seeing so many others struggling is definitely a source of unhappiness for me. However,it is also a source of happiness because it provides the opportunity to directly help others in their misfortune. The rewards of giving to another without any expectations or conditions is a sure formula for happiness and that giving doesn't always have to be in the form of money. Wealth is also relative, for you can always find someone more needy than yourself. Happy giving. Having wealth while seeing so many others struggling is definitely a source of unhappiness for me. However,it is also a source of happiness because it provides the opportunity to directly help others in their misfortune. The rewards of giving to another without any expectations or conditions is a sure formula for happiness and that giving doesn’t always have to be in the form of money. Wealth is also relative, for you can always find someone more needy than yourself.
Happy giving.

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]]> By: ResortAtSquawCreekTAHOE http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-181691 ResortAtSquawCreekTAHOE Sat, 30 May 2009 02:55:53 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-181691 I'm happy due to great health, family, and the $400,000 cash I have in the bank. Living in a nice house, and having a vacation property in Tahoe also makes me happy, even though the value has gone down. I'm happy i have a JOB too, and that the stock market is recovering! I’m happy due to great health, family, and the $400,000 cash I have in the bank. Living in a nice house, and having a vacation property in Tahoe also makes me happy, even though the value has gone down.

I’m happy i have a JOB too, and that the stock market is recovering!

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]]> By: MLP http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-167411 MLP Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:14:35 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-167411 cumulative... :) cumulative…
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]]> By: MLP http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-167406 MLP Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:46:23 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-167406 I believe life is a balancing act. Happiness is the cumalitive of the different aspects of our lives. I appreciated this post. Keep up the good work JD. I believe life is a balancing act. Happiness is the cumalitive of the different aspects of our lives. I appreciated this post. Keep up the good work JD.

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]]> By: chacha1 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-164971 chacha1 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:38:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-164971 @Lorena #45 ... JD works hard to keep politics off these pages, let's keep religion off too. @Jason #66 ... nice riposte. Regarding the "set point" versus "set range," I think the distinction is a petty one and doesn't diminish the value of the premise that approximately 40% of one's happiness quotient is subject to our own control via decisions and choices we make consciously. Personal example: I know that my husband and I are happiest when we are doing something together. Important: it doesn't matter in the least *what* we are doing. Walking on the beach, going to a movie, driving through a new neighborhood and kibitzing about people's landscaping ... it's the time spent together that does the trick. So if one of us is feeling low, I find a way to add more mutual activity to our schedule. @Lorena #45 … JD works hard to keep politics off these pages, let’s keep religion off too.

@Jason #66 … nice riposte.

Regarding the “set point” versus “set range,” I think the distinction is a petty one and doesn’t diminish the value of the premise that approximately 40% of one’s happiness quotient is subject to our own control via decisions and choices we make consciously.
Personal example: I know that my husband and I are happiest when we are doing something together. Important: it doesn’t matter in the least *what* we are doing. Walking on the beach, going to a movie, driving through a new neighborhood and kibitzing about people’s landscaping … it’s the time spent together that does the trick. So if one of us is feeling low, I find a way to add more mutual activity to our schedule.

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]]> By: rubin pham http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-162362 rubin pham Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:06:46 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-162362 the best advice for the month. thank you. the best advice for the month. thank you.

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]]> By: kramer http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-161877 kramer Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:42:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-161877 This is a good post..the best things in life are free and being counting your blessings This is a good post..the best things in life are free and being counting your blessings

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]]> By: Kevin http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-147250 Kevin Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:49:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-147250 J.D.: Kudos. One of the best written, best researched blog posts I've read - anywhere. The Gilbert video was fascinating and entertaining, as well. Finally, your 13 points are all solid. Wonderfully done; thank you. Kevin J.D.:

Kudos. One of the best written, best researched blog posts I’ve read – anywhere. The Gilbert video was fascinating and entertaining, as well. Finally, your 13 points are all solid. Wonderfully done; thank you.

Kevin

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]]> By: Jill http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-146349 Jill Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:04:11 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-146349 I was intrigued by all this happiness talk until I hit "Have sex". Um, what about those of us who don't have partners and therefore aren't able to have partnered sex? Many of these "happiness" bullet points seem to be geared to bored middle class folks who already have achieved a level of comfort and have their basic needs met. These happiness things do not address how those of us who don't have jobs, partners or even enough money to keep a roof over our heads are suppose to go about being "happy". I am grateful for what I do have, but believe me it's not much and not quite as hard as say the bored housewife with two cars, kids, a hubby and a house. I was intrigued by all this happiness talk until I hit “Have sex”. Um, what about those of us who don’t have partners and therefore aren’t able to have partnered sex? Many of these “happiness” bullet points seem to be geared to bored middle class folks who already have achieved a level of comfort and have their basic needs met. These happiness things do not address how those of us who don’t have jobs, partners or even enough money to keep a roof over our heads are suppose to go about being “happy”. I am grateful for what I do have, but believe me it’s not much and not quite as hard as say the bored housewife with two cars, kids, a hubby and a house.

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]]> By: Angie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-146083 Angie Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:33:58 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-146083 Great stuff, JD! Long time no see--I'm still reading but don't have much chance to participate of late. I couldn't help but notice that all the illustrations you chose for this article were of little kids. It's true; kids can be incredibly exuberant and fun; they feel their happiness so completely and that rubs off! Having your own is an awful lot of work and not a little costly, but boy howdy, what a way to foster close relationships. Even for people who don't want to "grow their own", there are so many ways to get involved with kids and make a positive impact on their lives, and so the future of the world. Great stuff, JD! Long time no see–I’m still reading but don’t have much chance to participate of late.

I couldn’t help but notice that all the illustrations you chose for this article were of little kids. It’s true; kids can be incredibly exuberant and fun; they feel their happiness so completely and that rubs off!

Having your own is an awful lot of work and not a little costly, but boy howdy, what a way to foster close relationships. Even for people who don’t want to “grow their own”, there are so many ways to get involved with kids and make a positive impact on their lives, and so the future of the world.

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]]> By: Cliff Hsia http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/25/the-psychology-of-happiness-13-steps-to-a-better-life/comment-page-2/#comment-146070 Cliff Hsia Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:12:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=2015#comment-146070 Exceptional article...and was inspired to blog it on my blog, "How to Find Happiness" @ http://cliffhsia.com. Here's the direct link to the post: http://cliffhsia.com/2008/08/27/13-steps-to-a-better-life-of-happiness/ Exceptional article…and was inspired to blog it on my blog, “How to Find Happiness” @ http://cliffhsia.com. Here’s the direct link to the post: http://cliffhsia.com/2008/08/27/13-steps-to-a-better-life-of-happiness/

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