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Ira Varma
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Get plenty of sleep
Feeling happy is much easier when you’re well-rested and able to face the day with optimism and energy.
Create some healthy habits that help you power down in the evening and prepare your brain and body for sleep. Say no to commitments that keep you from adequate rest.
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