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When people are hungry most of the time they get grumpy or mad. After they eat, they are fine or even better than their usual self. Their is nothing better than going out and getting your favorite food, eating food is apart of our everyday lives, so much we do it 2-3 times a day. Making sure you eat the right stuff makes your body healthier, but every once in a while its okay to have to dessert, overall that's what makes us the happiest, eating all kinds of sweets and sugars. Eating these kinds of food alwasy put me in a good mood.

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I haven't watched this movie in a long time, but its still up on my list as one of my favorite movies. The dad (Will Smith) try's to do whatever he can do to make his son (Jaden Smith) as happy as he can be while he is going through a divorce, losing his job, and getting warnings of eviction from his house. One of the most standout scenes of the movie is when they have to stay in the bathroom of the subway. Also going from job interview to job interview, while having to drop his son off at daycare and pick him up all without having a car and little money.This shows how much a dad will do just for his son to find happiness.

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Many people think that money is the answer to feel happiness. The article talks about happiness is found by spending your money on what makes you happy. It also talks about how to find happiness no matter what your wealth status is. Using your money to your advantage is one of the biggest keys to happiness there is.

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Are you working hard to earn a fat salary, but still feel that you're not able to enjoy the kind of lifestyle that the "truly rich" enjoy? While it seems that there's a new public shaming of a high-flying status star each week, our desire to be as wealthy as a Kennedy or a Getty doesn't seem to wane. We equate money with happiness, even though a lot of famous and wealthy public figures are experiencing relational and well-being crisis events that we used to associate with people who made up the lower stratus in the earnings category. We've come to realize, though, that domestic violence, drug addiction, drunk driving, and physical altercations don't discriminate against the "rich and famous," yet many people still assume that money will buy them happiness and immunity from the worries that they have in the less affluent status they currently carry.
Are you a HENRY? (High Earner, Not Rich Yet)
As a country, it seems that we love to create names for groups of people - whether the name is based on birth year or parenthood status or income. You may be a Baby Boomer or a Gen X'er. You may be a DINK (dual income, no kids) or on the "mommy track." Well, one of the newest pet names developed is for the HENRYs - you know, those people (maybe you and your friends) who are already High Earners, but, unfortunately, Not Rich Yet. Unfortunately, high salaries no longer guarantee fat bank accounts. According to Equifax, HENRYs are folks who are under age 55, earn over $100,000 a year, but whose investable assets are less than $1 million. That's the broadest definition, while others tend to focus on the younger high earners.

Once upon a time, a high income carried a lot of power along with it - back before the economic world shifted and production of luxury goods became such a booming industry that encouraged higher debt loads in order to acquire the symbols of status that we felt we deserved, but were not quite flush enough yet to purchase outright.

Once upon a time, well-paid professionals lived in nice houses in nice neighborhoods, drove nice cars, and played golf at the club. Their lives, though, weren't so drastically different than their less affluent neighbors or clients. Today, there exists a new level of "income achievement" as we've seen technology and creativity fuel the development of start-ups and entrepreneurships that land even business moguls in their teenage years into the upper income brackets in record time.

Getting financially ahead isn't easy when status living is expected by your social network. When kids come out of college and are earning a brand new salary within spitting distance of $100K, a lot of people would imagine that the kids were overpaid and certainly able to start building healthy nest eggs. That's because a lot of us don't realize just how high some people's student loans actually might be. And the ridiculous cost of apartment rent or housing in the cities where those fat salaries are often being paid can be a huge toll on disposable incomes as can the property taxes and income taxes that come with homes in nice neighborhoods and salaries in the nice bracket.
Does Money Buy Happiness?
Researchers often present diverse findings related to the connection between income and happiness. It's not so much the level of income that directly determines your level of happiness, but rather the ways in which you are able to direct your income to purposes that are likely to bring you happiness and satisfaction. This means that it is the ability to afford the things that bring personal satisfaction that really matters. These "things" may, indeed, be "things," but they may also include the ability to afford experiential purchases (vacations, green fees, surf lessons, whatever appeals to you), payment for services (lawn care, house cleaning, etc.) to provide you with more time to do what you prefer to do with your time, or even to engage in meaningful philanthropy.

Many people who earn less than the $100K marker actually feel "rich," even though they are not exactly "high earners." Dollars have a specific determined value in the economic world, but the emotional or practical desire for more of this commodity varies greatly across individuals.
Being "Well-Off" Doesn't Mean "Wealthy" for Everyone
The highly visible conspicuous consumption of luxury lifestyles has been made so much more visible than in generations past. This can create a sense of entitlement and anger at the injustices in the world for those whose monthly salary wouldn't buy a bottle of the champers that is being drunk like it was water (from the tap, not Kona Nigari Water, which costs around $400 a bottle).

Unfortunately, when we see what others have, it can make us want the same type of life because we falsely assume that the rich person's life is qualitatively better than our own. We forget about the fact that having a wad of cash at the ready doesn't mean that you'll attract a more adoring partner or enjoy better friendships than you would in your "real life." We forget that no matter how nice the mattress that you're sleeping on or where that mattress is located, that you'll still be facing your same self in the mirror in the morning. Money doesn't change the texture of our identity, only the external circumstances, which never really matter in the "skinny" of life.

Money can't protect you from illness, although it can increase your access to medical resources and treatments that are beyond the purse of the poor. However, money can also increase your ability to explore some vices that might raise chances of some pretty significant health issues.

Money won't make you like yourself any more than you do if you're poor - we are going to be who we are regardless of what we earn. And the friends that money buys are not the type of friends that are there because they like you - they're often there because of what you earn not what you bring to the relationship.

It's a consistent finding that the only lifelong predictor of life satisfaction is having a strong support network. Having tons of money is great if you have strong social connections that are built on intangible and mutual affection with others. Scraping by from paycheck to paycheck may be your lot, but if you're surrounded by people who think a lot of you and whose company you enjoy - friends or family, you're going to be able to enjoy a strong level of life satisfaction, even if your purse is empty.

So, if you're a HENRY who is bringing in the big bucks, but seeing those dollars fly out of your paycheck before they even hit the bank, don't assume that you've got to amp up the cash to find the joy that you'd expected to find when the big salary was secured. Recognize that happiness comes from being able to spend time with the people you enjoy, more so than owning the things you crave or doing the things that are still a little beyond your financial reach.
How to Be Happy If You're Rich or Poor

1. Find your tribe, find your mate and "care for" and "care about" them all: Having people in your life makes the true difference in how much you'll enjoy the daily grind of life.

2. Relish the quest; don't focus on the just the prize: Seriously, the saying that "anticipation is half the fun" is a truth. Humans are designed by nature to master challenges and engage in problem-solving behaviors. Once you have amassed all of the "prizes" or "toys" you've desired, there's little joy that the stack of stuff will provide once you own it. We need to continue to generate and refine our goals - and take time to appreciate the period before achieving them as much as we appreciate the satisfaction of the hunt completed.

3. Measure your happiness by the satisfaction you feel at the end of the day when you put your head down to sleep: Don't get strung out on external markers that others try to convince you are the measures of success.

4. Take care of your health: Practice health-promoting behaviors and avoid the activities and substances that contribute to illness and disease. Get enough exercise, make healthy food choices, and don't invite or enable addictions to any substance or behavior.

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Are you working hard to earn a fat salary, but still feel that you're not able to enjoy the kind of lifestyle that the "truly rich" enjoy? While it seems that there's a new public shaming of a high-flying status star each week, our desire to be as wealthy as a Kennedy or a Getty doesn't seem to wane.

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The thing I love about having a pet is that they always cheer you up no matter what. Coming home in a bad mood or busy day, and having my dog run up the stairs barking and trying to jump on me always but me in a better mood. The articles says how dogs make you feel loved no matter what, dogs also lower your stress. They lower your stress by them always being happy makes you feel more relaxed and happy being with them. Lastly they also keep you healthy by you playing with them, and taking them on a walk or run helps keep you in shape. Also to end it, dogs are a mans best friend.

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It's morning. The alarm goes off. You open your eyes and you're met with another pair of them as well as a wet nose. You can tell from the way his head is swaying that he's wagging his tail. You smile and he takes that as a note of permission to start licking your face. You giggle, give him a cuddle and jump out of bed.

You know getting up in the morning is a lot easier and more fun when you've got a dog who's so excited to see you open your eyes. He's even more excited as you get dressed to go out and grab the leash by the door. By now he's jumping up and down and making weird, excited maneuvers chasing his own tail. It's as if going for a morning walk is the most exciting thing that's ever happened to him. You can't help but smile.

This is the thing with dogs. They make your life better. They make you smile more. They force you to move. They encourage you to be more mindful of the present. They make you feel loved. Perhaps that's why it's no surprise that science has shown dogs improve your physical, mental and emotional health. Here's exactly how:
1. Dogs improve your mood.
Study after study has shown that owning a pet can help you to maintain a more positive, optimistic perspective on life and what you're faced with. Better yet, they can even lessen the symptoms of depression and anxiety. There are many reasons why this might be the case but author and animal expert Karen Winegar sums it up beautifully: "The human-animal bond bypasses the intellect and goes straight to the heart and emotions and nurtures us in ways that nothing else can."
2. Dogs make you feel loved.
Spending time with dogs, and even more so petting them and cuddling them, increases your levels of oxytocin. Oxytocin, known as the " love hormone," is a neurotransmitter that calms your nervous system down, relaxing you, whilst also increasing your trust.
3. Dogs lower your stress.
Petting dogs not only ups your oxytocin but also lowers your cortisol, the stress hormone. In line with this, studies at the University of New York found that people experienced lower levels of stress when conducting a stressful assignment when they had a pet with them. Studies in workplaces have also shown that taking dogs to work lowers your stress, improves your recovery after challenges and even increases positive social interactions.
4. Dogs help you to be social.
If you're shy, an introvert or simply not that confident in social situations, your dog can help you with this. As your dog greets another dog, it's natural to exchange a few words with the dog's owner. It's easier to chat because you already have one common ground (i.e. dogs) and having these simple interactions can help up your confidence.
5. Dogs keep you healthy and fit.
If you own a dog and you love them, you take them out for walks. You play with them. You keep them entertained. That means you're active throughout your day which naturally boosts your physical health whilst also, as an added bonus, improves your mood. In line with this, clinical studies have shown that dog owners tend to have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, both reducing the risk of heart-related illnesses.

These are only a few of the many ways that dogs improve the quality of your life. If you've got a dog, make sure you give them an extra cuddle today and tell them how grateful you are for them. Don't worry about whether they will understand or not. They will feel it - and so will you.
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It's morning. The alarm goes off. You open your eyes and you're met with another pair of them as well as a wet nose. You can tell from the way his head is swaying that he's wagging his tail. You smile and he takes that as a note of permission to start licking your face.

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I know for me, I am really close to my family and friends. Most of my best memories are when i'm with my friends or family. Family and friends are with you through thick in thin, that's what makes them what they are. Also being able to have a good close friend always makes me happy knowing someone has my back or someone I can talk to if needed. In the article it shares that being able to share personal feeling to ones who you trust play a major role in relief of stress and depression. Not being able to express these feelings with others can lead to loneliness and a whole in your life that is hard to get back.

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The top line:

People who have one or more close friendships appear to be happier.

The sharing of personal feelings (self-disclosure) plays a major role in the relief of stress and depression.

Listening carefully and responding in encouraging ways (Active-Constructive Responding) is a very effective way to cultivate positive emotions and deepen relationships.

In 2002, two pioneers of Positive Psychology, Ed Diener and Martin Seligman, conducted a study at the University of Illinois on the 10% of students with the highest scores recorded on a survey of personal happiness. They found that the most salient characteristics shared by students who were very happy and showed the fewest signs of depression were "their strong ties to friends and family and commitment to spending time with them." ("The New Science of Happiness," Claudia Wallis, Time Magazine, Jan. 09, 2005).

In one study people were asked on random occasions about their mood. They were found to be happiest with their friends, followed by family members, and least happy if they were alone (Larson, Mannell, & Zuzanek, 1986). Another study constructed a scale of cooperativeness, i.e. how willing people were to constructively engage in activities with others. This study showed that the cooperativeness of an individual was a predictor of their happiness, though it did not conclusively show if their cooperation resulted in happiness or the other way around (Lu & Argyle, 1991). A study on the quality of relationships found that to avoid loneliness, people needed only one close relationship coupled with a network of other relationships. To form a close relationship required a growing amount of "self-disclosure," or a willingness to reveal ones personal issues and feelings, and without it people with friends would still be lonely (Jackson, Soderlind & Weiss, 2000, Horesh, Apter, 2006). A similar study found that some students who had many friends with whom they often spent time were still plagued by loneliness, and this seemed to be related to their tendency to talk about impersonal topics, such as sports and pop music, instead of their personal life (Wheeler). Having a good close social network at work and maintaining low marital distress also play a beneficial role in one's happiness and life satisfaction (Ruesch et al. 2004; Smith et al 2012).

Listening carefully and responding in encouraging ways (Active-Constructive Responding) is a very effective way to cultivate positive emotions and deepen relationships. (Niederkrotenthaler, Gould, et al, 2016)

Happiness isn't only gained from social support but may serve more beneficial by providing it (Brown et al. 2003). This study examined how providing social support influences well-being and mortality. It was discovered that the more support provided the greater the decrease in morality. We also lose a sense of meaning in our lives if we experience social exclusion and isolation (Stillman et al 2009). This particular study ran four distinct trials where the participant would be rejected or excluded by others. The researchers discovered that loneliness created lower levels of meaning and a greater increase in depression.

Learn More about Relationships and Happiness:

Key studies concerning relationships were selected according to methodological rigor, type of investigation, and approach taken in understanding the relationship between social, school, romantic, and psychological well-being. Diener's study from 2002 was identified as a key study because it separated college students into three different happiness groups (high, norm, low) and discovered that the highest happiness group had more satisfying social relations. Stillman's study from 2009 was identified as a key study because it examined how being socially rejected and ignored would affect happiness and perception of meaningfulness of life. Helsen's study from 2000 was identified as a key study because it examined two types of relationships (friends and family) and at what age does the support switch importance from one to the other. Smith's study from 2012 was identified as a key study because it examined how marital distress affects depression. The higher the marital distress, the higher the depression. Zimmerman's study from 2006 was identified as a key study because it is the longest-running panel to study subjective well-being.

Burgoyne's study from 2004 was identified as a key study because it examined perceived social support in participants with HIV/AIDS. Krause's study from 2002 was identified as a key study because it observed older adults with religious beliefs and how religion and the community social support play a role in well-being. Brown's study from 2003 was identified as a key study because it had an emphasis on providing social support rather than receiving it. It was discovered that providing social support could decrease mortality. Losccocco's study from 1990 was identified as a key study because it analyzed factory working conditions for both male and female employees. It was determined that social support has a direct effect on well-being. Ruesch's study from 2004 was identified as a key study because it examined the relationship between work and life satisfaction and it was determined that social support played a large role.

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The top line: People who have one or more close friendships appear to be happier. The sharing of personal feelings (self-disclosure) plays a major role in the relief of stress and depression. Listening carefully and responding in encouraging ways (Active-Constructive Responding) is a very effective way to cultivate positive emotions and deepen relationships.

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In my opinion there are two types of happiness, mentally happy, and physically happy. To be mentally happy is to be truly happy and showing it by your actions or words. To be physically happy is to wear a "mask" sort of speak and act like your happy on the outside even though you may not be. A lot of people are physically happy in my definition because they dont wanna show how they truly feel so they just try to blend in with everybody else.

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For me sports are a big part of my life, whether it watching or playing games it always makes me happy. I've been passionate about sports ever since the first time I picked up a baseball bat, baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and even more. My favorite sports to play and watch is basketball and football. I try to stay up to date with all the new signings, trades, drafts, etc. Every Sunday when its football season you can find me on the couch watching the 12, 3, and 7 o'clock games. I watch basketball when I can but I try to watch most of the games when it gets to the post-season. I've been involved with playing sports ever since I was 6, I started off playing tee ball and I've fell in love with all kinds of sports ever since. Every time me and my friends hangout, we are always playing some kind of sport or physical activity game.

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What is your definition of happiness? & How do you attain it?

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What is your definition of happiness? & How do you attain it?

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In this Interview with Mitch Gunderson, he shared his personal definition of happiness and what factors play into becoming happy.