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What makes you happy?

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You might think it would be money, power or fame. Well, think again. Positive psychology guru, Martin Seligman studied happiness and found these characteristics of happy people. How do you rate when it comes to feeling happy? Find Your Peeps -  Happy people spend time with others and spend the least time alone. We all need support from others, friendships and meaningful   relationships . Judging -  Happy people don’t judge themselves by what others do or have. They feel comfortable judging themselves by their own measures. Toxic -  Forget the new car, the bigger house, and the big screen TV! Materialism is toxic for happiness. Stay Optimistic - No matter what happens, happy people stay optimistic. They look at the glass half full versus half empty. Action -  Staying optimistic leads to action. It’s not just what you believe or your outlook on life that contributes to happiness, but action follows. Give ...