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Being happy? It seems that is related to where you live...

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What is the definition of happy here? One may asked. According to ScienceDaily:
Participants in the various studies were asked questions related to happiness and satisfaction with life. The meta-analysis is based on the findings of over 100 different studies around the world, which questioned 80,000 people worldwide. For this study data has also been analysed in relation to health, wealth and access to education.


1楼2013-02-17 10:23回复
    The 10 most happy countries in the world:
    1. Denmark
    2. Switzerland
    3. Austria
    4. Iceland
    5. Bahamas
    6. Finland
    7. Sweden
    8. Bhutan
    9. Brunei
    10.Canada


    2楼2013-02-17 10:25
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      The next 10 countries are:
      11. Ireland
      12. Luxembourg
      13. Costa Rica
      14. Malta
      15. The Netherlands
      16. Antigua and Barbuda
      17. Malaysia
      18. New Zealand
      19. Norway
      20. The Seychelles


      3楼2013-02-17 10:27
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        Some notable countries you don’t see in the list falls respectively at USA (23), France (62), China (82) Japan (90), India (125) And the least happy countries are: Democratic Republic of the Congo(176), Zimbabwe(177), Burundi(178)


        4楼2013-02-17 10:28
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          Three Free Ways to Get Happy:
          Small things "really boost your happiness," says Gretchen Rubin, author of Happier at Home.


          5楼2013-02-17 12:24
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            china?


            IP属地:江苏来自手机贴吧6楼2013-02-17 12:30
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              I thought it was South Korea to be the first one tho lmao


              来自iPhone客户端7楼2013-02-17 12:45
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                1. Forget the past
                "One of the keys to happiness is a bad memory."
                ---- Rita Mae BrownYou won’t be happy if you carry the burden of the past. Did you make mistakes? Did you have terrible experiences? Whatever they are, you should let them go. There’s nothing you can do about the past, so you’d better let them go and focus your energy on the present.


                8楼2013-02-21 06:32
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                  2. Take responsibility for your life
                  "The secret of Happiness is Freedom, and the secret of Freedom, Courage."
                  ----- ThucydidesTo be happy you should have freedom and the most essential freedom is the freedom to choose. No matter how bad a situation is, you can always choose how you respond to it. People can annoy you, but it’s up to you whether or not you will resent. But, as the quote above says, freedom takes courage. Freedom to choose requires the courage to take responsibility for your life. You shouldn’t blame someone else when something goes wrong. Take the responsibility and you have the power to choose.


                  9楼2013-02-21 06:38
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                    3. Build relationships
                    "Life's truest happiness is found in friendships we make alongthe way."
                    Relationships is where we can get true happiness in life. The reason is simple: only through relationships can we love and be loved. Make relationships your top priority and you are on your way to true happiness.


                    10楼2013-02-21 06:42
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                      4. Develop multiple passions
                      "The more passions and desires one has, the more ways one has of being happy."
                      ----- Charlotte-CatherinePassions lead you to happiness. So not only should you discover your multiple passions, you should also expand yourself to new passions. This way you will create new ways to happiness. The key to expanding to new passions is curiosity. If you are curious, you will have an endless stream of exciting things waiting for you.


                      11楼2013-02-21 07:09
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                        5. Build your character
                        "Character is the basis of happiness and happiness the sanction of character."
                        ----- George SantayanaBuilding your character is essential for happiness. When you are true to yourself and others, you will be in peace. The way to start building character is by making promises and keeping them. For example, you make promise to yourself that you won’t smoke. When you keep it, you are building your character. Or you make promise to others to be punctual. When you keep it, you build your character.


                        12楼2013-02-21 07:12
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                          6. Be who you are
                          "The summit of happiness is reached when a person is ready to be what he is."
                          ----- Desiderius ErasmusYou can only be happy if you become who you are. Don’t live other people’s life by trying to meet their expectations. People may expect you to have certain job or certain way of living but don’t be intimidated by them. Find who you are and be yourself.


                          13楼2013-02-21 07:13
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                            7. Live your life purpose
                            "The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose."
                            ----- William CowperTo have a fulfilling life, you should find your life purpose and follow it faithfully. Find what matters to you and build the courage to follow it. Having a one-liner will help you internalize and communicate your mission.


                            14楼2013-02-21 07:14
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                              8. Count your blessings
                              "Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have."
                              Being happy is easy if we are grateful. Unfortunately, seeing what we don’t have is often easier than seeing what we have. Sometimes we need to experience loss before appreciating what we have. So don’t take things for granted. Look at what you have and soon you will have plenty of reasons to be happy. You may start with these simple things.


                              15楼2013-02-21 07:16
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