Why Selfless Acts Make You Happier (M)

The activity may raise feel-good neurotransmitters and boost mood.

The activity may raise feel-good neurotransmitters and boost mood.

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Stress Is Good For Mental Health — Up To A Point (M)

Stress can provide a kind of ‘inoculation’ against the symptoms of mental health problems.

Stress can provide a kind of 'inoculation' against the symptoms of mental health problems.

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Spending Money Makes You Happier When It Fits Your Personality (M)

Spending money so that it increases your happiness and wellbeing is an art form in itself.

Spending money so that it increases your happiness and wellbeing is an art form in itself.

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Allowing The Mind To Wander Is More Pleasant Than We Predict (M)

Most people dislike spending time alone thinking and predict it will be unpleasant.

Most people dislike spending time alone thinking and predict it will be unpleasant.

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These Everyday Interactions Increase Sense Of Purpose In Life (M)

A sense of purpose is powerful as it is linked to living a longer, healthier and happier life.

A sense of purpose is powerful as it is linked to living a longer, healthier and happier life.

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You Are 50% More Persuasive Than You Think (M)

When contemplating asking others for something, we fear rejection or exposing our own supposed inadequacies.

When contemplating asking others for something, we fear rejection or exposing our own supposed inadequacies.

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