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Kate Blake

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Happiness?

If we could accumulate happiness like TEDcred points or other credentials what would you do to ensure your happiness?

Please share all your ideas for accumulating happiness?
What puts a smile on your dial?

Whether large or small please share every little thing you can think of so others, especially those who struggle with darker thoughts, can keep a check list of new ideas to spread happiness in our own and others lives!

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Topics: Habits of happiness enjoyment fun
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Closing Statement from Kate Blake

Here is a really broad eclectic collection of ideas for happiness, I would strongly urge everyone to read this?

From baking with Mom, appreciating joyful moments, to setting a daily intention to be happy, to understanding that it is our own perception, that nobody but ourselves are responsible for our happiness - in that it comes from our own internal attitude, not others or external objects. That appreciation and gratitude are paramount to stimulating our healthy happiness!

Much thanks to TED and all who participated! This was definitely a very joyful and inspiring conversation to have.

May many others benefit from reading your contributions for many years to come!

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    Branislav Ivkovic 10+

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    Feb 13 2013: There's no unique answer to that, you have to find the answer yourself. And the tough thing is - it's not a constant. Some things that used to make you happy won't work anymore while you'll discover old/new things that will bring you the feeling of happiness for whatever silly reason. What's even more complex - sometimes not being happy can make you happy too ;)
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      Kate Blake 50+

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      Feb 13 2013: So true Branislav - can you share any particular activities, thoughts or emotions that bring you happiness now?
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        Branislav Ivkovic 10+

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        Feb 13 2013: Hm... just the other day I was helping my mom bake cookies. The radio was on - so we both simultaneously started humming the melody while mixing the ingredients and then broke into a song! It was a silly moment, but a very happy one. To me those 3 things usually bring out the positive emotions - friends and family, music and food. :)
        Hopefully that answers your question better.

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