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It all comes down to motivation, and making happiness your goal is the first step to controlling your happiness. And have a can-do attitude.

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Reflect on the things that make you feel alive, and make a list if you need to. You can even look back on what made you happy and carefree when you were younger.

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People think that working towards less stress will make them happier, but we instead need to focus on enjoyable things. We need to fit our days around joyful activities, rather than fitting those activities into our days. Try to find a slot and dedicate it to joyful activities.

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One day, you look back and realize the small things are what made your life truly special. You remember that your mom cut the crust off your sandwhich or the skin off an apple.. at the time it wasn't a big deal to you- not as big of deal as what you wanted for christmas so badly that year.. but sure enough I bet you dont remember what you got for christmas that year.. but now maybe you will cut your child's crust off or do other little things to show you care & they add up to be big things.

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Time is like any natural resource, except with time, you are not able to get back what is already lost. Make sure to ration out your time to maximize its use, don't kill time and make sure to utilize and fill it with quality time. Having to put down social media is also recommended it since can separate us from the real world and to allow us to make real connections.

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Some times it may not feel that easy. If you're in the pits of depression or a very pressing matter this idea may even really drive you mad... but its always worth a try. If you're going through things you can't control it should bring some sense of power to remind yourself- I can control my thoughts and I can reframe my thinking. So, instead of "I can't believe I have to give away all my belongings, my cat, my home- this is so hard" you could think "I am getting a chance to sort out my life but literally and metaphorically- and re-prioritize what matters most. I am open and excited to see what the universe has in store for me, the universe has my back."

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You can't take it with you when you die. So in all seriousness, TREAT YO' SELF. Balance is of course key, as it is through all facets of life. But don't be afraid to reward yourself, if you can. Typically, experiences over materials tend to bring more happiness in the long run. So instead of buying that new iphone perhaps plan a trip.

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Keeping a peppy mood will always help a person though out the day. Considering how busy and hectic life can get it is easy to get into a cycle, especially when you are with some one else. Have a little fun, and being spontaneous can help change the day especially if it means its some thing you and your partner don't usually do. If you are at work and want to help make their day go a little faster, send something funny to help them from coming home little grumpy.

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Not everything can go your way, especially with outcomes not being 100% in your favor. Especially when something comes up like an unwanted event, always consider having a back up plan to help cope. Definitely having a place to vent is better than to keep it to your self, especially since most of us do overthink about our decisions and how bad it can be, when most times in reality it might not be.

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Pleasure-purpose principle. According to Dolan you can find happiness when you feel a sense of purpose.  These positive feeling causes the brain to overlook negativity. The brain then is able to remember feel-good experiences and correlate it to happiness.

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Connecting with other humans cause promote an increase in happiness. Communicating with strangers, friends, coworkers, introverts and extroverts can open up a new perspective. These interactions could be a way to find things in common with others can also help destress and be a positive experience for you. It can improve your mood in ways that you would think are imaginable.

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Find a weekend getaway. Many have a difficult time adapting to new environments or situations that can cause their happiness to deteriorate. When taking a quick vacation, it is your chance to get away from reality and relax. See how high you can increase your happiness and next think you know you will be returning to reality in a blink of an eye. Taking meaningful vacations whether it's in another state or country or even just hours away from your home will create everlasting memories and add them to your happiness bank. Planning for a vacation can also increase your happiness because of the anticipation of wanting to create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Whether small or large, performing gestures of kindness toward others has been shown to increase one's general level of contentment.

It doesn't even have to be a stranger--studies have shown that doing something nice for a family member, friend, or anyone else involved in your life can make you happier as well!

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Have you ever made plans that you were really looking forward to? Going on a trip, hiking with friends, or even plans to stay at home and take a nice, warm bath. How did you feel in the days leading up to those activities?

Researchers suggest that you plan to plan your plans--in other words, make it a routine to schedule activities that you can look forward to for the next weekend. The anticipation will help you get through the workweek and will also provide you with a legitimate excuse to decline invites throughout the week for activities that don't sound as appealing.