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Get into the Habit

Get into the Habit

Although rituals can seem painstaking sometimes, they can...

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Conservatives Are Happier Than Liberals

Conservatives Are Happier Than...

How ideologies affect our ability to be happy.

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Music Makes Us Happy

Music Makes Us Happy

We know. Awards shows are silly. But we can't help ourselves...

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Smiling in New York City

Smiling in New York City

One woman (on the left) sells newspapers for a living, but...

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Make a Happiness List!

Make a Happiness List!

Sarah over at Pink of Perfection tells readers to make a happiness...

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Always an Optimist?

Always an Optimist?

If not, learn how to become one! Having a positive outlook...

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Happy as a Pig in Mud...with Boots

Happy as a Pig in Mud...with...

Cinders the pig finds happiness by overcoming her fear of...

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