There are many common misconceptions about what contributes to genuine happiness. However, research is clear that there are small habits that we can all incorporate into our daily lives to become happier.

Some of the things I share are:

• How to avoid the “hedonic treadmill”
• The three biggest myths about what will make you happy in life
• The seven things that will actually bring you happiness (and the one that matters most)
• The one practice that can boost your happiness by 25%

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Amy Morin Therapist, Bestselling Author, Host of the Mentally Stronger Podcast

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, international bestselling author and the host of the Mentally Stronger podcast. Her books on mental strength, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have sold more than 1 million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages.

She’s practiced therapy for over 20 years and she’s a sought after speaker whose TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has become one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 22 million views.

Amy lives on a sailboat in the Florida Keys.