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I believe that happiness has a direct correlation to money. Money can pretty much do anything in this world, especially if you have enough of it. When someone figures out what makes them happy, then they can do it with the money they have. Even though this is the case, I feel like more people can attain happiness trough experience rather than materialistic things. For example, people are more likely to remember the experience of a vacation rather than the souvenirs that they bring home. Experiences do not have to be a lot of money. Playing on a sports team costs money, but always proves to be worth it in the end. So overall, I feel like the experiences that a person has using the money that they have earned is the way someone can truly be happy.

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Happiness when it comes to time vs. money

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Happiness when it comes to time vs. money

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One study found that people are more happy are more likely to buy experiences with money rather than things. For example, they would rather go out to dinner with their friends than go shopping alone. Also, studies have shown that people are more happy after they perform selfless acts rather than selfish acts. Lastly, the article says that people who are more appreciative of the people they have and the world around them that they would be more happy.

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Everybody wants to be happy.

That's why the science of happiness has gained more attention in recent years -researchers have started to produce reports on happiness around the globe, and positive psychology, which focuses on what makes individuals and communities thrive, has skyrocketed in popularity.

At this point, we actually know a fair amount about how certain behaviours, attitudes, and choices relate to happiness, though most research on the topic can only find correlations.

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Researchers think that roughly 40 percent of our happiness is under our own control; the rest is determined by genetics and external factors. That means there's a lot we can do to control our own happiness.

Here are nine happiness-promoting behaviours backed by science.

1. Relationships are essential. A major study followed hundreds of men for more than 70 years, and found the happiest (and healthiest) were those who cultivated strong relationships with people they trusted to support them.
Source: The Harvard Study of Adult Development
2. Time beats money. A number of studies have shown that happier people prefer to have more time in their lives than more money. Even trying to approach life from that mindset seems to make people more content.
Source: Business Insider
3. But it helps to have enough money to pay the bills. People's well-being rises along with income levels up to an annual salary of about $75,000, studies have found. (That number probably varies depending on your cost of living, however.)
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
4. It's worth stopping to smell the roses. People who slow down to reflect on good things in their lives report being more satisfied.
Source: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 5. Acts of kindness boost the mood. Give your friends a ride to the airport or spend an afternoon volunteering. Some research has shown that people who perform such acts report being happier. Source: Review of General Psychology
6. Breaking a sweat is about more than burning calories. Studies show that increased levels of physical activity are connected to higher levels of happiness. Exercise tends to help mitigate the symptoms of some mental illnesses as well.
Sources: American Psychological Association, BMC Public Health
7. Fun is more valuable than material items. People tend to be happier if they spend their money on experiences instead of things. Researchers have also found that buying things that allow you to have experiences - like rock climbing shoes or a new book to read - can also increase happiness.

Sources: Social Psychology Bulletin
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Science says happier people have these 9 things in common

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Everybody wants to be happy. That's why the science of happiness has gained more attention in recent years -researchers have started to produce reports on happiness around the globe, and positive psychology, which focuses on what makes individuals and communities thrive, has skyrocketed in popularity.

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All of the characters in Gatsby have something that makes them truly happy and that keeps them sane. And when they lose that thing, they could turn for the worst, proving that it made them truly happy. This list will demonstrate what makes each character happy:

Gatsby- Daisy
Daisy - Money and Gatsby
Tom- Money and control
Myrtle- Money and fame
George- Myrtle
Nick- Writing
Jordan- Golf

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Survey of friends/family and what makes them happy

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Survey of friends/family and what makes them happy

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Dad- The thing that makes my Dad the most happy is me and my sister. He also loves cars and likes to buy clothes, a lot.

Mom- The things that makes my Mom the most happy is me and my sister, her friends, and she loves to read.

Friend 1 (male)- My friends says that the things that make him the most happy are baseball, animals, and just being outdoors.

Friend 2 (female)- My other friend says that the things that make her the most happy are her friends, enoing, and lacrosse.

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The first survey asked whether someone prefers fortnite, food, friends, or family, and the majority said food. The second survey asked whether someone prefers sports, volunteer work, reading, or video games, and they preferred sports. This survey was answered by over 30 people, so it is fairly valid.

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A video by ASAP science shows that how much money you have determines how happy you are, it depends on how you spend your money. If a person were to buy only materialistic things to impress their friends, they can never truly be happy. But if they buy things they want or give things to other people, they might be happy.

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This collage is about what makes me happy throughout my day to day life. When I see, play, eat, or do these things, I feel happy.

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What is supposed to make me happy in 20-30 years

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What is supposed to make me happy in 20-30 years

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This collage is about what is supposed to make me happy when I am an adult. These things are what society has told me I have to do or eat or drink or drive to be happy.

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What is supposed to make me happy in 40-50 years

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What is supposed to make me happy in 40-50 years

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This collage is about what is supposed to make me happy in my retirement life. Society has also created these stereotypes.

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Happiness was a lot different than it is now. If someone in the 1920's told someone today what made them happy, we would call them crazy. To make this more effective, these forms of happiness in the past are also where we live, America.It just goes to show how society and innovation influences happiness. However, there is a commonality that the materialistic things make people happy.

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What Life Was Like 100 Years Ago Compared to Now

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Back in 1918, Americans drove their Model T's to see Charlie Chaplin movies and dealt with new-fangled things like time zones and airmail.