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Call your mom
Research suggests hearing your mom’s voice can help reduce stress. And less stress means a happier you.
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Get enough sleep
More sleep = A happier you.
Too little shuteye slows down our cognitive processes and increases the risk of depression.
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Count your blessings
There’s nothing like a little thankfulness to boost your mood. Research shows expressing gratitude can make you happier.
Try writing down three things you’re thankful for at the end of each ni...
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Keep a one-sentence journal
Research shows recording these everyday events may make us happier later on because we appreciate them a lot more when they’re revisited.
In other...
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Embrace the aging process
Most people wish they could avoid aging, but studies show that we’re happier as we get older.
Experts theorize this could be because the older we get, the more we reflect on positive experiences.
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Try to cut back on work
Residents of Denmark, one of the happiest countries in the world, spend less time than most Americans in the office.
Only 2 percent of Danes work long hours, which is categorized as 50 hours per week. And full-...
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Stop to smell the flowers
One study on how scent affects joy found that participants who were in a floral-scented room selected three times as many happiness-related terms than negative terms.
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Remind yourself how great you are
Studies show self-acceptance is crucial to a happier life, but it’s a habit we barely practice.
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Spend time with furry friends
Play fetch with Fido or sneak in a few cuddles with your kitten.
Interacting with your pets can release oxytocin in the brain ― you know, the “warm and fuzzy” hormone ― resulting in that joyous feeling.
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Give back
We didn’t get to where we are without a little help, so why not extend that same generosity to someone else?
Not only will your kindness influence others, but studies show it’ll also make you happier, too....
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Challenge yourself
Work for that promotion or take on that marathon.
It’s a lovely treat for your mind, according to Gretchen Rubin “The brain is stimulated by surprise, and successfully dealing with an unexpected situation gives a powerful sense of satisfaction.”
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Show your appreciation
Give someone else a compliment. Your generosity will make your day and theirs.
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Celebrate little victories
There’s power in small moments.
“I think when we take time to notice the things that go right — it means we’re getting a lot of little rewards throughout the day,” Susan Weinschenk, author of How to Get People to Do Stuff.
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Meditate
Research shows that allowing yourself a few moments of zen-like escape each day may make you happier.
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Listen to music
Research shows that trying to boost your mood while listening to music actually can help lift you to a more positive state.
Studies also suggest listening to sad music can help boost p...
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Spend money on experiences
A fulfilling life doesn’t lie in our possessions, it’s found in the experiences we have and the people we share them with.
Spend money on a trip, a concert or any other experience that will bring you joy. Science says
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Call Your Mom
Moms love to have a phone call. She'll love a call on her birthday or on Mother's Day; but, she'll probably love a call any day as long as it's from you.
For a particularly meaningful call for her, be...
Showing gratitude is beneficial
Research reveals that people with a sense of gratitude - focusing on what is good in their life - are happier and less likely to suffer from psychological issues.
Training yourself to be more thankful can help you feel better and increase your mental resilience.
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