Surprising Tricks to Be Happier (Without Really Trying) 1

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Give money awayDonating $500 has the same effect on how wealthy you feel as earning an extra $10,000 in income, a Harvard Business School study found last year. Other studies have found that donating much smaller amounts of money makes people feel pleasure. Whether it's spare change or a higher-than-expected tax return, consider giving to a favorite charity to be happier.