While it’s good to spend time with other people, it’s also good to spend some time alone. It’s a great way to clear your mind, and to spend some time doing things that you want to do! Sometimes when you’re around other people, you end up doing things that you don’t want to, or end […]
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If you’re looking to be happier, be more spontaneous! Studies show that those that do things spontaneously are more happy in life than those who aren’t. This is interesting too. People who consider themselves spontaneous also consider themselves a lot happier. So the next time you’re not sure what to do…don’t spend a lot of […]
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Want to be happier? Help someone else. It will help remind you that it’s good to be a part of something bigger than yourself. It will also give you a greater sense of belonging. When you make someone else happy, you’ll also be making yourself happier as well. Volunteering helps you be in the here […]
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This one doesn’t sound right at all. If you give someone a compliment, you’ll make THEM happier, won’t you? Yes, you will…but you’ll also make yourself happier as well. You’ll see as you give compliments to other people, how you’re making them feel. You’re making their day, and are making them happier. As you do […]
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The Monty Python song “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” is going through my head as I write this post, because it turns out…that song is right! You should look at the bright side of things if you want to be happier. Try not to dwell as much about the bad things. Think […]
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Sometimes it’s hard to just make it through the day, I know. But what will make you happier, is to think about where you WANT to be and then move towards those goals. What is it that would make you happier? Where do you want to be in life? For everyone it will be different. […]
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I know you don’t really need another reason to eat chocolate. But… What if I told you that it could make you happier? As you’ve probably guessed, we’re talking about dark chocolate here. People who ate dark chocolate (about a half of an ounce a day) felt happier than those that didn’t. They were less […]
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I enjoy shopping online. First of all it’s so much easier to compare things from different stores. Then there’s the fact that I don’t have to leave the house. But the biggest reason is because I almost always get cash back when I shop. There are a few different sites that if you shop through […]
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You’ll be happier if you have something to look forward to. It doesn’t even matter how big that something is, or how far away. While having a vacation to look forward to is awesome, even just having plans to visit a friend you want to spend time with will make you happier. Having plans to […]
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Learning something new can help make you happier. Learning something new gives you a sense of accomplishment. You’ll also feel pride as you’re learning. Plus, you get a new skill out of it! There are also other benefits to learning. You’ll keep your brain sharp, which will lower the chances of dementia and other similar […]
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