Happy people aren't defined by the situations they are in because they know dwelling on it won't solve their problems. They love to live positively by making an extra effort in whatever they do.

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Inspired by Lifehack, here are 4 things extremely happy people know better

1. They know how to stop clinging to the past

They have unpleasant memories too but they are not resentful or bitter. They make better progress as time goes on.

2. They make a decision to be happy

Being in a state of happiness is a mindset and these people choose to adopt it. Happy people are grateful for what they have currently with hope that things will get better. This is what sets them apart.

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3. They are true to themselves

They know the truth is liberating and they stand for it. Happy don’t people try to avoid having skeletons in their closets and love to fight for what they believe in.

4. They love to improve themselves

They are after their own progress and the growth of people around them. They use their growth to empower others who are willing to walk that path and are hardly jealous of other people’s successes.