Tracking your happiness too closely can backfire and make it harder to actually enjoy your life.

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Replacing a bad habit with a healthier alternative is far more effective than trying to eliminate it outright.

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Spring has arrived here in North America, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to reset, recharge, and get ready for the heavy speaking seasons ahead. Whether you've been hibernating a little too comfortably this winter or you've been grinding through back-to-back engagements, now is the time to build some sustainable habits that will keep you sharp, energized, and on your game through the spring, summer, and fall speaking seasons. And the good news? Some of these are practically guaranteed to bring a smile to your face right away.

First off, don't obsess about happiness.

A study showed something you might have already suspected: Those of us who keep close track of how happy we are, fretting about minor moments and changes in our happiness barometer, tend to be less happy than folks who simply live........

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