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Does Money Really Make People Happier?

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There are steps to happiness, and the first one is to achieve a stable lifestyle—not to indulge in your next dose of pleasure. But that’s not what the ultimate goal should be; luxury items won’t make you happier—not in the long run. This article was published in July 2013 and has been updated. But does that really matter?

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9 Types of Journaling and How They Can Benefit Mental and Physical Health

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Research has shown that writing and journaling can improve cognitive function and reduce stress and anxiety. The Listmaker Tool: lists Method: List your top five takeaways, goals or even fears of the day—or design your own prompts. Regularly reflecting on paper can bring clarity and insight into our own minds and lives.

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10 Healthy Habits: Why Not Now?

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Staying motivated and working toward a health goal entails believing on some level that it’s possible,” says Tindle, an associate professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University. “ For example, a pessimist in a minor traffic jam may experience a stress response that causes immediate and short-term reactions such as raised blood pressure.

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