3 Surprising Insights About Success and Happiness

3 Surprising Insights About Success and Happiness
How we think our exercise levels compare to others’ may affect our risk of death, beyond our actual level of physical activity. Flamingo Images/Shutterstock
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Sometimes, findings from the research on well-being seem a bit obvious: Gratitude will make you happier; mindfulness reduces your stress; and it feels good to be kind.

But the findings of other studies are much more counterintuitive. This kind of research challenges how we think the world works. If we’re open to it, it can drastically change our day-to-day lives and our communities.

Kira M. Newman
Kira M. Newman
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Kira M. Newman is the managing editor of Greater Good. Her work has been published in outlets including The Washington Post, Mindful magazine, Social Media Monthly, and Tech.co, and she is the co-editor of The Gratitude Project. This article was originally published on the Greater Good online magazine.
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