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5 things that sabotage your happiness

Boost your joy every day by avoiding these five happiness-wreckers.


LearnPositive thinking5 things that sabotage your happiness
Social media
Too much television
Long commutes
A wandering MIND
Materialism

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Some people find happiness easier to attain than others, but it’s possible for anyone to achieve – especially if you work for it. Research suggests that three ways to get happier are: seeking pleasurable emotions, pursuing goals that engage you and searching for meaning outside yourself. On the flipside, research also shows that common daily habits can sabotage your happiness. Check out these five happiness-wreckers – and what to do about them.

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Written by Ana Lopez.
Medically reviewed by Joanne Perron, MD, MPH.November, 2024
Updated onSeptember, 2026
Written by Ana Lopez.
Medically reviewed by Joanne Perron, MD, MPH.November, 2024
Updated onSeptember, 2026
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