what kind of things do you do that make you happy? any tips on being happy?
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I was told that acceptance of other people, things and yourself make you a happier person.  Do something that you genuinely love and helping other people in need are also helpful.
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What makes people happy for the long term? Romance, friendships, good health, puppies, and kittens.\n\nWhat doesn't? Money.\n\nYou've heard it ad infinitum, "Money can't buy happiness." Now there's scientific data to give the old saw new teeth.\n\nUniversity of Southern California economist Richard Easterlin surveyed 1,500 people over nearly three decades to see what puts a kick in their step and a smile on their faces. His results, published in September in the online edition of Proceedings for the National Academy of Sciences, reveal that time with family and good health are the stuff of happiness.\n\nYou will find the detailed study about happiness/money at this site:\nhttp://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/full/100/19/11176\n\nGood luck on your debate!\n\nWealth, on the other hand, doesn't necessarily lead to joy and contentment. One reason: People with more money usually want more things. More McStuff.\n\ns
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Exercise.  Especially a nice and easy hike on a beautiful day.  If you can go to a nearby state park or something is best cause you get to see the little happy critters and the sunshine is great at building those happy endorphins.
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have sex, lots of it. \n\nsex is the only thing that will bring you happiness in this world.
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Do what you want to do and whatever is going to make you happy.
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Well if you are saying what makes me happy. Well it is my family. Including my husband of 20 years, he is 41. He has always supported our family. Our 18 year old daughter who has really matured, so proud of her. Still growing up, lol. Works, goes to school.\n\nAnd we took in another teen, well he is 19 now. He is a really good person. Works and goes to school too. I am like his mom in some ways now too. He has been with us a little under 2 years now. \n\nAnd our 2 little doggies who I adore, everyone spoils them and loves them at our house. \n\nSecret pleasures in life are things you can't buy first. Like good family and good friends. I have a best friend where I live of over 13 years. I have some great Friends on the web too. Posted as a host on a Board, been there almost 5 years, made some good friends. \n\nThings that make me happy really. Having a roof over my head( we are not poor but far from rich). Having enough to eat-always have since being married to my husband.And he even bought be clothes and stuff when we dated and were engaged b/c he was a bit better off. I would of done the same for him if things were reversed. My family was poor, they are doing better now. We dated 3 years and married. He wanted to get married. I am 39. \n\nSo many things to be thankful for!!! I love to read, little things make me happy. I have more stuff then I ever did but find myself wanting to pare down and de-clutter. Stuff does not make you happy. \n\n\nBut you do need a certain amount of money to be happy. I have taken care of things at home so long. Worked some too. Now I want to go back to work to help my daughter and the other person we took in with College. And to help with bills. They both help too. We all work together.
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Well simply by being friendly and approachable with the people around you.Lighten up,get rid of the dark clouds.Be happy
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One of the keys to happiness is to appreciate the things you already have. Performing acts of kindness can make you feel happier because you feel good about yourself, and other people are more likely to show kindness in return. Striving for intimacy in your personal relationships leads to more happiness than striving for material things or prestige.
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If you want to make yourself happy, then you need to put yourself in a situation where you have time to focus and concentrate on your emotions and therefore give yourself the best chance of happiness.\n\nAll that you need to do is sit in a nice chair or lie on the bed where you won't be disturbed and have some relative quiet.\n\nThen, close your eyes and slow your breathing right down. Spend a couple of minutes listening to all the sounds around you, then zone those out and think of things that make you happy for a few minutes.\n\nAt the end of the five minutes you should feel refreshed and happy, with all those happy thoughts having been brought to the front of your mind.
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The best thing is being happy.  If you are happy with yourself it is a GREAT thing.  The sooner in life you find what makes you happy the happier you will be.
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think of something happy
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well do soemthign ulove that makes u happy, i have tackled obisity, i did somehting that made me happy and i have lost over 30 pounds and i feel great and i am more out going so do what makes u happy
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What ever keeps you happy.
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hey cutie pie,\ncommon the  best way to be happy is to be with life the wy it brings u and also have a good time tryin g to get new friends and sharing urself with someone.
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Everyone just wants to be happy.  Set your mood every morning when you wake up.  Every day, you can choose to wake up and say 'this will be the best day of my life', or it can be the same old, same old.  We make life what we want it to be.  \n\nI believe that we control our own mood and how we react to things.  If things don't go your way, you can sit and brood for an hour or two, or you can move on and be glad that it's over.  \n\nIf I get angry, it's usually only for a short period of time.  Life is too short to always be mad at something or someone.  You just have to teach yourself not to worry or care too much about things that are out of your control.  It takes time, so be patient.
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just try to be happy... that's all
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Do something for someone else.  Not only will it be nice for the other person it will help you get your mind off of your own problems.  \n\nDrinking, shopping and eating are all quick fixes and may help for a while but I think that you need to look for something more long term that will make you happy.  \n\nWhat do you like doing?  What do you love doing?  Things like guitar, writing, chess, gardening, painting.  \n\nTry different things untill you find something you like.  \n\nAlso make yourself goals and try to stick to them.  \n\nTo get more self esteem you should do things that make you proud of yourself rather than external beauty.  \n\nOh and about finding god.  God is great if you truly have faith but dont try to use it as a band aid for your problems.\nGood luck.