Six ways to start early and lift your mood
The Atlantic’s happiness columnist has a daily plan to feel more positive—and less negative.

Here’s the latest installment of “How to Build a Life,” a column published every Thursday in which Arthur C. Brooks tackles questions of meaning and happiness. Enjoy.

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Try my protocol for a happy start to the day and see what works for your own well-being.

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