RULE 9

Break down the blocks

What’s getting in the way of your happiness? What are the barriers that are preventing you from being satisfied with your lot? Difficult relationships? Not enough money? A tedious job? Nope – that was a trick, hope you didn’t fall for it. None of these things are stopping you from being happy. You should know by now that all the barriers to happiness are inside you. Yes, that’s right, it’s all coming from you. We’ve already looked at some examples, such as worrying and thinking negatively. What are your own personal blocks, the things about you that hold you back?

If anyone asked you what needs to change to make you happy, the answer is not your job or your relationship or your past. And I’ll tell you why: because ...

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