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Not all life goals are equal

bythemethod | May 19, 2009

It seems that your gran might have been right after all because it seems that happiness is not related to success in work or with having lots of money. In fact achieving goals does bring happiness but only when those goals are related to: growing as a person; having loving relationships; contributing to your community. Wealth, fame and good looks just won’t do it.

A new study by three University of Rochester researchers demonstrates that progress on these fronts can actually make a person less happy.

You can read more on this at:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090514111402.htm

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