8 Myths about Happiness

1. I don’t deserve to be happy.

2. It’s selfish to want to be happy, or to prioritize your own happiness.

3. Others will find me irritating, and won’t want to be around me.

4. If I’m happy something bad will happen.

5. People will think I am superficial or not very smart. They won’t take me seriously.

6. I’d be happy if only I could have ….

7. Other people, or external circumstances, determine my level of happiness.

8. Misery’s more comfortable than happiness.

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