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25 Simple Realizations That Made Me Significantly Happier This Year
A year’s worth of revelations — simplified.
On the surface, the only thing that is different about me today from me a year ago is that today, I have a slightly different haircut and my body is a little less broken.
Below the surface, however, I feel like a changed man.
I guess it’s corny and cliche and some people might see this as a generic self-help article, but when I look at my life today from my life a year ago, the proof is in the pudding. My life has completely changed in the last 12 months, despite my day-to-day activities not changing much at all.
This change wasn’t magic, either. It’s taken me a lot of hard work, writing, and deep thought to get to where I am today.
Here are 25 realizations that impacted my happiness the most.
Life is not about you (like, at all).
Existence is personal, but life is collaborative. A happier life begins when you step outside yourself and help others.
Collaboration is beautiful, even if you’re introverted.
