You can’t control your happiness directly. But you can train your brain to manage how you respond to your emotions. You can feel resentment—and choose gratitude. Feel sadness—and choose humor. Feel anger—and choose not to act on it. This isn’t ignoring your emotions. It’s choosing not to be ruled by them. What emotion are you working on managing better right now? | Arthur Brooks

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