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Happiness hacks

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igor_kavinski

Lifer
When you're feeling a bit down, striking up conversations with strangers might be the last thing on your mind.

But such encounters may actually make you feel happier, research has suggested.

It is one of eight simple 'happiness hacks' devised by scientists at the University of Bristol.

Writing gratitude letters, conducting acts of kindness and trying out meditation are among other key measures found to improve mental wellbeing.

The four other checkpoints relate to getting sufficient sleep, exercising, savouring experiences and drawing attention to positive parts of the day, for instance writing down 'three good things' that happened.
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No wonder we are all so happy mingling with strangers on AT forums!
 
When I retired, I also rebelled against maintaining sober, low-profile behavior. I started wearing this old brown cowboy hat; I grew the beard. It was my "costume" for being "Mr. Natural" or the eccentric old man who stirs things up in the grocery store while shopping.

So I ALWAYS engage strangers in "strange" conversation!! It works for me! When I walk away, I always depart with some remark like "I may be a little off my rocker -- but I'm harmless!"

I may be looking for a canine companion, but I want to be sure that I'm totally prepared to keep the dog comfortable and happy, keep the poop off my carpet, and able to afford the veterinarian, the microchip, and combinations of The Farmer's Dog, Fresh Pet and low-cost kibbles.
 
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