I've always had a tortured relationship with social media. Instagram can be a real source of laughter, and sharing funny videos can be an easy way to bond with family and friends. But there's just a lot of junk on it.
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Finding Happiness In The Rain There is a well-known trend in happiness research called the U-shaped curve. This curve tracks a person's relative happiness in early and late adulthood, with a measurable drop in middle age. This is significant for me, as I recently turned 41 and have been trying to come to terms with the next phase of life.
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