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Treat Yourself

Treat Yourself

Small pleasures matterResearch has shown that you need to have small wins along the way in order to be truly happy. 

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Be Busy, but Not Rushed

Be Busy, but Not Rushed

Research shows that feeling “rushed” is a one-way street to stress and unhappiness. Too much boredom can be burdensome. 

To find a balance, learn to say "no" to opportunities that do not excite you.

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Exercise

Exercise

Research has found that exercise is a proven strategy for feeling better, increasing your energy levels and reducing tension.

The release of endorphins has an addictive effect, and more exercise is needed to achieve the same level of euphoria over time.

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Don’t Let Time Slip Away

"When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made. Health ...

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Aim High

Researchers found that setting ambitious goals tends to make people happier.
Big goals are often an important element of getting people moving in the first place.

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Show Some Appreciation

Show Some Appreciation

According to research, showing gratitude boosted happiness by a noticeable level.

Writing thank-you notes, or just a nice letter, is an effective method of increasing happiness and life satisfaction.

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Observe Happiness in Others

Observe Happiness in Others

Research suggests that the best way to predict how much we will enjoy an experience is to see how much someone else enjoyed it.

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Think of Yourself Less

Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.  - CS Lewis

Self-esteem that is bound to external success can lead to small spurts of happiness but is not long lasting. Focus more on the betterment of yourself for the sake of those around you, rather than...

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Move Beyond the Small Talk

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. - Eleanor Roosevelt

Deep conversations are often those we reserve for close friends and family, which explains why close relationships are so important for our happiness.

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Be Proactive About Your Relationships

Be Proactive About Your Relationships

Do:

  • Check-in regularly with good friends (around 2 weeks for very close friends).
  • Celebrate the good things in their life; let them know through active and constructive listening. 
  • Studies show people love hearing themselves talk and talking about t...

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Spend Money on Experiences

Experiences trump material purchases (in general) for the 5 following reasons:

  1. Experiences improve over time while physical items can get old quickly.
  2. People revisit experiences more often 
  3. Experiences are more unique and can simply be enjoyed.
  4. ...

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Pick a Skill; Master It

Researchers found that although the process of becoming proficient at something took its toll on people in the form of stress, 

participants reported that these same activities made them feel happy and satisfied when they looked back on their day as a whole.

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Do you have a negative voice in your head reminding you of your mistakes? That voice isn't something you were born with. Somewhere along the way, you learned to think this way. But it can be hard to truly know since that is the "normal" for you. And, while it seems motivating be a self-critique, ...

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