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Mind-Body

May 10, 2012

"Happiness can only be found if you free yourself from all other distractions."

—Saul Bellow

15 Things You Should Give up to Be Happy

"We hold on to so many things that cause us a great deal of pain, stress and suffering -- and instead of letting them all go, instead of allowing ourselves to be stress free and happy -- we cling on to them. Not anymore. Starting today we will give up on all those things that no longer serve us, and we will embrace change. Ready? Here we go." Dana Sauvic, a student of the arts, economics and spirituality reflects on 15 commonplace impediments to joy that we often unwittingly carry around with us, and urges us to release them.

BE THE CHANGE

What can you give up in your own life that is keeping you from joy? Try removing it just for today.