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Posted on Oct 1st 2008 9:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
Want to be happy? I mean, really happy? It's possible, says Gretchen Rubin, author of the soon-to-be-published book The Happiness Project and blogger for happiness-project.com.Rubin's got 10 strategies for getting happy and offers them in October's Real Simple magazine. I've got to tell you, three of her tips are right up our alley. Here they are.
- Start with the basics. Get enough sleep and don't go hungry. Science backs this up -- these two factors have a big impact on happiness.
- Don't treat the blues with a "treat." This means no candy, brownies, or otherwise junky pick-me-ups. The pleasure only lasts for a minute and then guilt sets in. No prescription for happiness, is it?
- Exercise to boost energy. Exercise is one the most dependable mood-boosters, says Rubin, who admits she's often too tired to go to the gym. Even a 10-minute walk can brighten her outlook. Might do the same for yours.
Rubin is right. Good food, good exercise, and good sleep can make us happy. For more tips for everything from kicking a bad habit to staying motivated to exercise, visit Rubin's blog here.
