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根据下面资料,回答题 The Happiness Institute
You don ' t need millions to be happy. At the Happiness Institute in Australia, a couple ofhundred dollars may help you achieve the goal.
Since the institute opened its doors this year, men and women of all ages have been payingA $200 an hour (US $140) for lessons in how to feel great. 26 "You can actually increase yourhappiness levels. That' s what we teach," said Timothy Sharp. He is the founder of this HappinessInstitute. It also offers group sessions (团体课程) from A $30 a person. "We take people from zeroand try to put a positive in their happiness bank account. You don' t have to settle just for OKness. 27 You can have a lot more," Sharp said.
28 As much as 85% comes from elements such as attitude, life control and relationships."If you' re not a natural (理想人员) in any of these areas you can learn to get a lot better atthem," Sharp said.
The Happiness Institute is part of what US economist Paul Zane Pilzer calls the "WellnessRevolution". In his book of the same name, Pilzer says the next trillion-dollar industry after cars andinformation technology will be in preventative businesses. 29
According to a research,while most of us are significantly better off (富裕的) financially thanour parents and grandparents,our happiness levels haven' t changed to reflect that. 30
A. Experts say that only about 15% of happiness comes from income,assets and other financial factors.
B.It' s no more OK than having a zero bank balance.
C.Companies are spending as much as A $6,000 on half-day happiness workshops for their staff.
D.Studies show that once the basic needs of shelter and food are met, additional wealth adds verylittle to happiness.
E. There' s no greater happiness than that of succeeding in one' s career.
F. They aims to help people find peace, health and happiness.
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