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Happiness Quote by Gretchen Rubin

“Second Splendid Truth One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy. One of the best ways to make other people happy is to e happy yourself. p 147” quote by Gretchen Rubin
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““Second Splendid Truth One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy. One of the best ways to make other people happy is to e happy yourself. p 147””

Gretchen Rubin

About This Quote

Source Book: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, 2009

Making others happy boosts your own happiness, and being happy yourself helps you make others happy.

In simple terms: Helping others makes you happy, and vice versa.

Key Takeaway

Spread happiness to increase your own.

Themes

happiness altruism reciprocity well-being

Mood

joyful motivational

Type

nonfiction advice

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • relationships
  • self-care

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you make someone happy today?
  • What makes you happy that you can share?
A Different Perspective

It can be hard to give when you're unhappy.

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