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In England they do exist in schools, lessons in happiness and positive psychology. In the Netherlands there is a hidden website where teachers can download materials for their happiness lessons. It is a very good idea to have these lessons in every school, especially for kids 14+. While they are longing for independence, the world can be quite threatening at this age. Cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, unhealthy eating, anorexia may seem to young people ways to feel more secure about themselves, but there are much better ways of course. But where do they get this information? According to happiness scientist Sonia Lyubomirsky 50 percent of our chances on happiness are governed by genes, 10 percent by life circumstances, and the remaining 40 percent by what we do and how we think. The secret of course lies in that 40 percent. If we observe genuinely happy people, we shall find that they do not just sit around being contented. They make things happen. They pursue new understandings, seek new achievements, and control their thoughts and feelings. If an unhappy person wants to experience interest, enthusiasm, contentment, peace, and joy, he or she can make it happen by learning the habits of a happy person.