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\"happy<\/a>

Some people have the happy gene and others don’t<\/p><\/div>\n

Yesterday I was listening to the on air banter of two radio hosts. They were quoting a London School of Economics study on happiness. As it turns out we are genetically predisposed to it. Some of us have the happy gene and some of us don\u2019t.<\/p>\n

They went on to say that people who make eye contact with others, say hello and thank you tend to be happy people. Whewww<\/i>\u2026\u2026that\u2019s \u00a0good news I\u2019ll assume I\u2019ve got the happy gene since testing\u00a0 for such \u00a0is probably not an\u00a0 option on my medical plan.<\/p>\n

While few of us can request a genetic happy test we can create the feeling for ourselves on a minute to minute, day to day basis by smiling, connecting with others, engaging in physical activity, spending time outdoors, volunteering, expressing gratitude and\u2026here\u2019s another.<\/p>\n

STARTING TODAY<\/strong> \u2013 and every day for 365 days write down one thing that made your day more fun, memorable or awesome. Research backs up the idea that writing down good things can improve life and make us\u2026. Happier!<\/i><\/p>\n

365 days of awesomeness here we come!<\/p>\n

Want more happy ideas? Try these.<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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