6 Ways to Be Happier Now

Making more money or never feeling sad doesn't boost happiness but these things may play a role.

Trouble viewing this email? View as a Webpage Thursday, November 12, 2015 Special: 6 Ways to Be Happier No. 1 Give Thanks Happy people aren't smarter or richer than their peers, but they are more grateful and often have these characteristics. No. 2 Focus on Physical Activity You don't need to run marathons to reap the benefits of exercise. Even short workouts release certain brain chemicals that create feelings of joy and contentment. No. 3 Eat Feel-Good Foods While there's no "happiness diet," some foods -- like Thanksgiving turkey -- can give your mood a lift and may help ward off depression. No. 4 Snuggle Up Touching and hugging can release your body's natural "feel-good hormone." Plus, sex and intimacy can boost your self-esteem and happiness, among other health perks. No. 5 Give Back As little as 2 hours of volunteering a week can give you that happy glow known as the "helper's high." No. 6 Tune In Listening to music can provide an emotional pick-me-up, but choose wisely. Some songs may bring you down. Find Your Happy Place • What the Japanese Know About Happiness That We Don't • Surprise: Pessimists May Be Happier Than You Think • How to Be More Optimistic The News on Happiness • Do We Really Give Off a Happy Smell? • Older Adults May No Longer Have a Happiness Edge Meet WebMD's 2015 Health Heroes These individuals are doing great things to help others live healthier, better lives. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as lrbelle978@gmail.com. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our Customer Care Team. www.webmd.com  |   Unsubscribe  |  WebMD Privacy Policy © 2015 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 1201 Peachtree Street, NE | Atlanta, GA 30361