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University of Toronto: Trying to Be Happy Can Make Us Unhappier, Study Finds
March 08, 2025
TORONTO, Ontario, March 8 -- The University of Toronto issued the following news:

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Trying to be happy can make us unhappier, study finds

By Alexa Battler

Chasing happiness can drain our self-control and willpower, resulting in reduced happiness and well-being, according to a study co-authored by the University of Toronto's Sam Maglio.

For the research, Maglio, a professor in U of T Scarborough's department of managem . . .

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