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9.7Happiness Tip - Spend $5 Per Day on Other People
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1/12/2009
How to make yourself instantly happier by spending 5 Dollars on someone else.
Spend 5 dollars per day on other people. This does not mean that you have to give the cash to someone. Just spend the money on someone. Buy your friend a cup of coffee. Give your spouse or significant other a flower. Buy your son a comic book. All these things will make you feel better!

A study in 2008 showed that people who gave out money for gifts or charities got an instant boost in their happiness that could last for several days. Those who spent the same amount of money on themselves did not get the happiness boost.

The lift gets bigger as your giving increases. You still get a boost from as little as 5 dollars a day! Just be careful not to give more than you can afford. This will increase your stress level.
To learn more about the keys to happiness, try reading Happiness Now!: Timeless Wisdom for Feeling Good FAST

Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill is another great resource.

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1It Feels Good to Give
Even a small amount can make it difference....to both people.
Comment 1 On:Spend $5 Per Day on Other People
Added On: 2/26/2009 8:36:09 PM
2little things mean a lot
The cost of somethings does not always convey the real value. Sometimes people place a much higher value on little things. Especially if thought is involved. A card, someones favorite snack, a picture all these things mean so much! Give one today and see how great it makes you and the other person feel.
Comment 2 On:Spend $5 Per Day on Other People
Added On: 1/25/2009 10:53:03 AM
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