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As mentioned in Chapter 2, an estimated 40 percent of our ability to maintain happiness, well-being, and optimism is influenced by engaging in activities and training skills that promote happiness. While we all possess differing levels of ability with regard to these activities and skills, we can get better at them. Just like a person […]