Chronic unhappiness doesn’t stem from life’s daily stressors. And while unhappiness can arise from being glued to social media, constantly acquiring material goods, and lack of socialization, these too rarely lead to chronic unhappiness. If you cannot recall the last time you were happy, you may be clinging to a painful memory, deeply-felt loss, or regrettable and consequential decision made with false expectations. Your attention might be consumed by it to the point that it has obfuscated the small joys normally experienced during the course of a given day. This feeling, if allowed to
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