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Despite what you
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BEST WELLNESS NEWS
HAPPINESS HACKS
The quest for happiness is complex,
but these easy ideas to jumpstart
your joy gene are anything but1
KEEP A DIARY
Brain scans have shown that jotting down your
feelings reduces activity in the amygdala, the
part of the brain responsible for controlling the
intensity of your emotions. This means that you
can overcome negative emotions more quickly
and with more clarity.2
GRAB COFFEE FOR A FRIEND
A 2010 study from Harvard Business
School found that those who spend
their money altruistically have the
greatest happiness overall.3
PUMP UP THE JAMS
One study showed that music can decrease stress
and increase happiness, especially live music,
which also has the power to increase social con-
nections (duh).4
FIND A FURRY FIDO
Research has found that petting a dog for just 15
minutes releases happiness hormones (serotonin,
prolactin and oxytocin) and lowers stress
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