There were two ways to be happy: improve your reality, or lower your expectations
In her book "Nineteen Minutes," Jodi Picoult presents the idea that happiness can be achieved in two distinct ways: by actively improving one's circumstances or by adjusting one's expectations. This suggests that the pursuit of happiness is often influenced by how we perceive our situations and what we anticipate from life. By either working toward a better reality or accepting our current state with less demanding standards, individuals can find contentment.
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