Happiness is a 2x2 Matrix
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Happiness is a 2x2 Matrix
For starters, the single biggest trick for manipulating your happiness chemistry is being able to do what you want, when you want. I’m contrasting that with the more common situation, in which you might be able to do all the things you want, but you can’t often do them when you want.
What would you want if you didn't have to be unhappy about not getting it?