How to Feel Genuinely Happy for Others

How to Feel Genuinely Happy for Others
Choose to cheer on this fellow soul who is enjoying some good in this life. You may find seeing joy in others can bring a deep well of joy for yourself. Shutterstock
Barbara Danza
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When you see others doing well—what’s your initial reaction? In your mind, in your heart—do you feel genuine happiness for them or do you feel a bit uneasy?

More commonly, it seems, it can be difficult to cheer others on, share in others’ joys, truly be happy for others—even loved ones—and mean it.

Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is BarbaraDanza.com
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