Better Quote by Joe Wright
“The more you practise happiness, the better you get at it. So if you spend lots of time practising being depressed, you're going to get really good at being depressed. And if you spend lots of time practising being happy, you're going to get better at being happy.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Happiness, 2020
Practicing happiness builds skill; practicing sadness builds skill; the more you do, the better you become.
In simple terms: Practice shapes emotional habits.
Choose to practice happiness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily gratitude
- mindfulness exercises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What habit can you start to boost joy?
- How does repetition affect mood?
Happiness practice may feel forced if not authentic.