11 Ways to be Happy Rated

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  Life Plans and Self Improvement
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Life is a rollercoaster and there will inevitably be times when you're not feeling your best so here at The World Rated we've reviewed all the ways in which you can improve your happiness and rated them.

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  1. 1. Spend More Time Outside

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    Asian Girl Laughing in Sunflower Field

    Try leaving the house at least once a day for a walk and then head to the countryside at the weekend to get as much fresh air as possible.

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    Good for your health

  2. 2. Be Kind

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    Be nice to everyone and treat them with empathy, offer to help people and don't say anything hurtful, no matter how much you may want to.

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    People will be kind to you in return

  3. 3. Get More Sleep

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    The National Sleep Foundation recommends that healthy adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night so make sure you're getting enough.

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    Who doesn't like a lie in?
    Your body will be more rested
    Too much sleep can be a sign of depression

  4. 4. Let go of Grudges

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    Forget all those people have wronged you in the past and let go of any anger you have towards others.

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    A weight will be lifted from your shoulders
    No good can come from holding grudges
    Can be very hard if someone has really upset you.

  5. 5. Exercise

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    Go out for a run or swim, get your heart rate going and make sure you get out of breath.

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    Good for your health
    Not everyone likes exercising

  6. 6. Declutter your Home

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    Marie Kondo your life by cleaning out your attic, giving away all those unworn clothes to charity and filing away all that paperwork that's been piling up for months.

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    Can be a very relaxing exercise
    You'll find your stuff again after tidying up
    If you're messy this might take some time

  7. 7. Spend More Time with Friends and Family

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    Call old friends you haven't been in contact with for a while and try and catch up with family.

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    Loneliness is a major cause of unhappiness
    Some people's unhappiness is caused by their family

  8. 8. Take Regular Breaks

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    Pause from your work or home life and set aside some quality time for yourself.

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    Good for people with busy lives
    Some people don't have much spare time

  9. 9. Don't Compare Yourself to Others

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    Don't compare your life to that of friends, family and colleagues to evaluate whether your life is better or not.

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    This should help you focus on the positives of your life
    It can be tough not to look at what others have

  10. 10. Get Drunk

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    Go out to a bar and get hammered or sit at home and crack open a bottle of wine.

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    Getting drunk is fun
    Alcoholism can cause long term depression
    Hangovers will bring back all your sadness

  11. 11. Go Shopping

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    Head to the shops for some retail therapy and splash out on some new clothes or appliances.

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    May provide some short-term joy
    Costs money
    Unlikely bring long-term happiness

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