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Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

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Life is not without its struggles. Here are a few tips on how you can live happier :)

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Page 1: Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

Page 2: Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

There is a vast body of research detailing the relationship between negative emotions and

health. Among other issues, anxiety can impact inflammation, and stress may affect pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. More

research is starting to look at the other side of the coin — positive emotions have been linked with a reduced risk of heart disease and may

even affect longevity.

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Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

From lowering the risk of cancer to reducing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, the

physiological benefits of exercise have been extensively covered by research. Exercise

also can affect your mental state by helping to relieve negative emotions stemming from stress, depression and anxiety. Physical

activity has been shown to improve long-term mood and well-being as it becomes part of a weekly routine. Read more on how exercise

can affect your health.

Exercise

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Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

Humans are social creatures, and having meaningful relationships is beneficial to mood

and health. Friendship helps combat the increased risk of depression that comes with chronic conditions such as multiple sclerosis

and may even impact survival rates from cancer. Relationships also play a role in one’s

sense of identity. Research shows that happiness is surprisingly contagious between friends. To learn more about relationships and

the impact it has on your health, click here.

Cultivate Relationships

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Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress related to

conditions like MS and cancer and may even affect mood. Participants of one study who

regularly consumed dark chocolate (500 mg) reported significantly increased calmness and

contentedness after 30 days. While the research is far from definitive, it adds to the

body of evidence connecting diet and mental health. To learn more about chocolate’s

benefits, click here.

Mood and Diet

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Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

Realizing a goal stimulates feelings of happiness, motivation and self-esteem.

Unfortunately, people with depression are more likely to pursue an ambiguous goal,

which makes it harder to accomplish.

Practice Small, Incremental, and

Purposeful Change

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Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier

Volunteering for a cause may have the benefit of boosting your mood and sense of self-

worth. A meta-study of 40 papers found that volunteering was linked with a decreased risk

of depression and greater reports of well-being and life satisfaction.

Give Back

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