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“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.” quote by Joe Wright
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“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.”

Joe Wright

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.

Key Takeaway

Choose to practice happiness.

Themes

emotions habit skill psychology behavioral science

Mood

motivational reflective

Type

self‑help inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily gratitude
  • mindfulness exercises

Key Concepts

personal development mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habit can you start to boost joy?
  • How does repetition affect mood?
A Different Perspective

Happiness practice may feel forced if not authentic.

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