What’s a common misconception people have about happiness? One of the biggest misconceptions people have about happiness is that it looks the same for everyone. We're often shown a version of happiness that's loud and obvious—big smiles, excitement, success, money, relationships, or reaching major life goals. While those things can bring happiness, they're not the …

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Daily writing promptWhat are the biggest mistakes people make when visiting your country?View all responses Living in the United States, this prompt is surprisingly difficult to answer. The U.S. is enormous, and what someone experiences in one state can be completely different from what they experience in another. Still, after watching my ex-husband visit and …

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