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Jun 2024
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201. 5 scientific ways to ACTUALLY be ha...

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We all want to be happier, but are probably sick of hearing about 'exercising more, eating better, sleeping 8 hours'. In today's episode we break down FIVE evidence based tips that are simple, accessible, actionable and inexpensive for becoming a happier person and the research that proves it: 

  1. Focus on platonic love over romantic love
  2. Small acts of kindness + how we are spending our money wrong and why its making us less happy 
  3. The importance of a project 
  4. The healing power of nature + what bacteria and dirt have to do with it 
  5. Let yourself wallow 

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