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Buy Happiness

Invest in things that give you good memories. Buy things like games you can play with friends or family when they come to visit.

Plan a long vacation, and take lots of pictures as forever memories. When you get stressed, just look at the pictures and you'll get a good mood boost.

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Set Happiness Goals

You control your happiness the same way you control your health, and If you can set goals for your health, you can do it for happiness.

Pursuing intrinsic goals, like learning a new language or taking care of your body, provides a sense of purpose and a feeling of con...

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Dance

When you move your body, the level of serotonin increases -- serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is proven to help your brain to release endorphins, which are feel-good chemicals.

You don't need dancing classes; just turn on the music and shake your body.

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Play With Dirt

Play With Dirt

Outdoor play, gardening, or any activity that might bring contact with soil, trees, and plant life will increase the opportunity for exposure to microbial diversity.

If the activity is conducted in natural environments, it increases the likelihood that the individual will inhale

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Listen to Sad Songs

Listening to sad music can lead to beneficial emotional effects such as regulation of negative emotion and mood as well as consolation. 


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Make Your Bedroom A Haven

Make Your Bedroom A Haven

Sleep and happiness go hand in hand. Try to make your bedroom conducive to good sleep as much as possible.

Soundproof it and cut light as best as you can; that includes keeping away any gadget that will tempt you to surf the web.

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Get A Furry Friend

Owning and caring for a pet will boost your mood and give you a good feeling and happiness.

If you can't own a pet, volunteer at your local shelter to get a dose of puppy love.

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Read Adventurous Stories

Reading will give your brain a work-out just like walking gives your body a work-out. 

Adventure stories also take you on the characters' adventures and give you an outlet for emotions found in the real world.

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Drink Tea

Theanine, which is present in green and black tea, reduces anxiety and will calm your nerves and make you happy.

So whenever you're feeling stressed because things aren't going your way, grab yourself a nice cup of tea to calm your nerves.

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