Well, I could give you a MILLION DOLLARS! But that’s not gonna happen. So instead I found 7 things that you can do to that will make you a happier person. They are simple, free and you can start them as soon as right now! Read the list after the jump,
#1.) Making Lists. Writing down your goals . . . even DAILY goals . . . can affect your happiness in a big way. Research has shown that staying busy, making a list, and crossing things off it make a big difference.
#2.) Planning Vacations Two Months in Advance. Maybe you’ve heard this, but a 2010 study of nearly 1,000 people showed that once you get back from vacation, your happiness level plummets.
But if you start planning your NEXT one, it goes back up . . . and can boost your mood for a full eight weeks. And you should also plan out your social activities four days in advance.
#3.) Taking Naps. It’s not always an option . . . unless you work at Google, Ben & Jerry’s, or Nike, where they allow it. But more and more research shows that a 10-minute nap every day . . . or every other day . . . can make you happier in general.
-If you can’t take a nap, just resting your brain helps. Go for a walk, listen to music, meditate, or just sit back with your eyes closed.
#4.) Exercising Every Day. This one’s pretty simple: It creates a routine, which is good. And once it stops making you sore, it makes you feel healthier, which generally makes you happier.
#5.) Trying New Hobbies. It gives you a chance to set new goals and meet new people. Ideally, you should try a new hobby every three months.
#6.) Getting Enough Sunlight. Experts suggest getting at least 30 minutes of sunlight every day so you don’t develop ‘seasonal affective disorder.’
#7.) Having Sex Regularly. A 2004 survey of 16,000 people found that when people went from having sex once a month to having sex once a WEEK, their happiness level went up significantly.
It made them as happy as they said they’d be if they made an extra $50,000 a year.
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