Guess what’s reported to be the number one contributor to happiness?

Money? No.

Good looks? Nope.

Popularity? Still nope.

A hot sex life? Guess again!

According to a report by The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, all these mentioned life goodies were topped by the biggest life goodie of them all: “autonomy” – defined as”the feeling that your life – its activities and habits — are self-chosen and self-endorsed.”

Source: Guess what’s reported to be the number one contributor to happiness? | notsalmon

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  1. Makes sense. That is why it is so important for parents to provide structure and discipline while promoting a child’s individuality and autonomy. A fine and difficult balance, indeed. Yet, so important.

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