In the next half hour, tackle as many of the following suggestions as possible. Not only will these tasks themselves increase your happiness, but the mere fact that you've achieved some concrete goals will boost your mood.
Jay Gosney
1. Raise your activity level to pump up your energy. If you're on the phone, stand up and pace. Walk to a coworker's office instead of sending an e-mail. Put more energy into your voice. Take a brisk 10-minute walk. Even better...
2. Take a walk outside. Research suggests that light stimulates brain chemicals that improve mood. For an extra boost, get your sunlight first thing in the morning. Find the best walking workout for your exercise style.
3. Reach out. Send an e-mail to a friend you haven't seen in a while, or reach out to someone new. Having close bonds with other people is one of the most important keys to happiness. When you act in a friendly way, not only will others feel more friendly toward you, but you'll also strengthen your feelings of friendliness for other people.
4. Rid yourself of a nagging task. Deal with that insurance problem, purchase something you need, or make that long-postponed appointment with the dentist. Crossing an irksome chore off your to-do list will give you a rush of elation.
5. Create a more serene environment. Outer order contributes to inner peace, so spend some time organizing bills and tackling the piles in the kitchen. A large stack of little tasks can feel overwhelming, but often just a few minutes of work can make a sizable dent. Set the timer for 10 minutes and see what you can do. In that time, take a quick look around the house and see how to get organized using everyday items.
6. Do a good deed. Introduce two people by e-mail, take a minute to pass along useful information, or deliver some gratifying praise. In fact, you can also...
7. Save someone's life. Sign up to be an organ donor, and remember to tell your family about your decision. Do good, feel good―it really works!
8. Act happy. Fake it 'til you feel it. Research shows that even an artificially induced smile boosts your mood. And if you're smiling, other people will perceive you as being friendlier and more approachable. There's no need to walk around in a constant state of worry. After all, what's the worst that can happen if you bounce a check or leave wet clothes in the dryer?
9. Learn something new. Think of a subject that you wish you knew more about and spend 15 minutes on the Internet reading about it, or go to a bookstore and buy a book about it. But be honest! Pick a topic that really interests you, not something you think you "should" or "need to" learn about.
九种能让你在30分钟内快乐起来的方法。
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# 0 for now, eat lunch
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04/15/2009 postreply
10:49:22
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吃饭也是令人快乐的事情呀!Enjoy! :D
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04/15/2009 postreply
10:51:09
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小花儿贴照片吧,我帮你做slideshow
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04/15/2009 postreply
11:15:22
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唉,时过境迁啦,都是北京的好餐厅,可能这儿感兴趣
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04/15/2009 postreply
11:21:09
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我是说你自己的照片,这儿感兴趣的人很多的,哈~
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04/15/2009 postreply
11:29:25
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7~ 在俺滴剥壳里,自己去看嘛。。。
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04/15/2009 postreply
11:31:47
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getting a suitcase with 10m $ in it can make me happy within 5 s
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04/15/2009 postreply
10:50:04
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太长了。。。总结一下,摆脱
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04/15/2009 postreply
10:52:31
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唉!可真够懒得。
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04/15/2009 postreply
10:54:14
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我可不是标题党。。。那是wpc
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04/15/2009 postreply
10:56:17
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切,你
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04/15/2009 postreply
10:53:06
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haha果照果照果照果照果照果照果照果照果照果照果照
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04/15/2009 postreply
10:55:25
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7~ 贴就贴,怕谁?真正果啊?! :D (图)
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04/15/2009 postreply
10:58:56
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你贴也中,可能只需一分钟吧。。。
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04/15/2009 postreply
10:56:41
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30分钟内快乐起来, must be very healthy and fit
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04/15/2009 postreply
11:12:56
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对自己要严要求呀。。。色大
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04/15/2009 postreply
11:14:22
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岁数不饶人,你们是八九点钟的太阳,希望寄托在你们身上。
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04/15/2009 postreply
11:19:10