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9 TED Talks that can teach you how to live a happier life

Rachel GillettNov 23, 2015, 23:45 IST

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Flickr/Gabriela PintoWe all want to be happier.

It's a fact universally acknowledged that people want to be happy. The ideal approach, however, is far more of a mystery.

From the beginning of time, philosophers and researchers alike have pondered how humans can achieve ultimate bliss, and thankfully, some of them have appeared on the TED stage to share their findings.

Some of their tactics are surprising, and some are surprisingly simple, but regardless, each of these talks will bring you one step closer to understanding happiness and how to achieve it.