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The no. 1 mistake people make when trying to become happier, per a psychiatrist

Nbcwashington · · 463 words · By Aryelle Siclait; TODAY
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What to know about The no. 1 mistake people make when trying to become happier, per a psychiatrist

There are three components to happiness, according to Dr.

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What happened

There are three components to happiness, according to Dr.

Why it matters

Sue Varma: spark, stability and significance.

Common ground

The spark refers to the daily small pleasures, like a “small cup of coffee, the sunset, the hug, the friend group chat,” Varma, psychiatrist and author of “Practical Optimism,” said on TODAY.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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Claim 2: “Varma, psychiatrist and author of “Practical Optimism,” said on TODAY.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Practical optimism. Dr.sue varma. Physician. Psychiatrist. Author. Speaker. Media Expert. Professor.She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
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Claim 4: “There are three components to happiness, according to Dr. Sue Varma: spark, stability and significance.”
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