“The greatest threat to our happiness lies in the failure to appreciate the present moment.”
— Alain de Botton
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Our happiness is often threatened when we don't value what's happening right now. Imagine you're always thinking about your next meal while eating dinner or stressing about work during a family outing. This way, you miss out on enjoying your food or time with loved ones. For example, if you’re always waiting to feel happy only once you get a promotion or buy a new car, you ignore the little joys around you, like hanging out with friends or a sunny day. Enjoying and being grateful for the present makes us happier. Instead of always waiting for future events to bring happiness, focus on what's good in your life at this moment, and you might find that you’re happier already.
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