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A 6-year research project found a surprisingly simple route to happiness

A Gallup poll reported that Americans feeling "very satisfied" with their personal lives reached a new low at 44 percent, marking the lowest level in 24 years.
Cornell psychologist Anthony Burrow's six-year study involved giving $400 to students for community contributions to assess happiness impacts.
After eight weeks, recipients of the funding reported significantly higher scores on psychological measures than non-recipients.
Burrow stated, "Invite people to think about a contribution they want to make and help them make that contribution" to improve their sense of purpose.

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A 6-year research project found a surprisingly simple route to happiness

Results of a study out of Cornell suggest a happiness hack that can lead you toward a life of purpose. How can we stay happy in an age gone mad? It often...

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The happiness hack especially for times of chaos and anxiousness

In January, Americans feeling ‘very satisfied’ with their personal lives hit a new 24-year low

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Column | A 6-year research project found a surprisingly simple route to happiness

How can we stay happy in an age gone mad, when it feels as though all is unstable? A study out of Cornell suggests a practical way to keep ourselves on a meaningful path — a happiness hack for our chaotic times.

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Feeling the winter blues? Experts have a hack that actually helps

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