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Morning Self-Talk, Phone-Free Sleep, Gratitude Boost Happiness

6/14/2026

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Murray Zucker, Happify’s chief medical officer, urges linking a wellness habit to an existing morning routine and using one’s name in self-talk to boost confidence.
Allison Task, a coach, advises keeping phones out of the bedroom for sleep and using a brief affirmation like “I’m so glad I’m alive.”
Cortland Dahl of Wisconsin-Madison recommends visualizing a loved one’s cherished qualities, and gratitude journaling lifts happiness scores more than noting irritations.

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Story summary

Murray Zucker, Happify’s chief medical officer, urges linking a wellness habit to an existing morning routine and using one’s name in self-talk to boost confidence.
Allison Task, a coach, advises keeping phones out of the bedroom for sleep and using a brief affirmation like “I’m so glad I’m alive.”
Cortland Dahl of Wisconsin-Madison recommends visualizing a loved one’s cherished qualities, and gratitude journaling lifts happiness scores more than noting irritations.