The following are Quotes from CHOOSE HAPPY: BE THIS, NOT THAT by Jennifer K Hughes

"The happiest people know that 

where blame exists, misery persists.

Those five words will change your entire life if you have the courage to embrace them.” 

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Blame --> Negative Emotions

Negative Emotions --> Unhappiness

— Therefore:

Blame --> Unhappiness

Blame causes negative emotions. Negative emotions cause unhappiness. Therefore, blame causes unhappiness.

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“Those who accept responsibility create desirable results. Those who except themselves from responsibility perpetuate undesirable results.” 

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“To take responsibility is not always easy, but it does empower you to change things in the best ways, to be happier, and to create a more positive future. 

Avoiding responsibility is to claim and defend your powerlessness, the sheer hopelessness of anything being different.

Taking responsibility is to take charge of your life and results and believe you can make them better, regardless of how they originated. 

It truly ends up being the easiest way to live.” 

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“Our society is obsessed with finding a scapegoat for every situation, and it perpetuates pessimism, polarization, and powerlessness. Misery for all!” 

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“Blaming is claiming victimhood. A victim is powerless against the things that happen to him/her. Has powerlessness ever made you happy? If you prefer to feel happy, take responsibility- that’s the cure for victimhood and misery. It’s simply refusing to stay stuck, empowering yourself to find a solution. 

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Do you remember the 80’s cartoon He-man? He always said- ‘I have the power!’ and then proved it. You, too, have the power; it’s called responsibility. Now go prove it!” 

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