When You Need a Boost

Go for a Run.Scientists recently confirmed the existence of the endorphin-fueled runner's high, so get out there and go til you hit your wall. Then ride the exercise buzz...and the sense of satisfaction, whether you made it one mile or 10.

 Set an Easy Goal.Even if it's just Get to work on time, Clean out wallet, accomplishments, no matter how insignificant, strengthen your sense of control over your life, and happiness is a by-product of feeling in control.

 Light a Scented Candle.Stop saving your pretty pillar for entertaining and hookups. (What, you alone aren't worth it?) Burn that thing to wick's end, especially in a scent like lavender or green apple, which have been proven to lift your mood.

 Just Say No.The happiest people feel they have power over their time. Say "Sorry, I'm already booked" to a distant cousin's shower or a friends' friend house warming party.

 Take the Long Way Home.Routines comfort humans, but ironically, switching them up and making them more novel also creates positive emotions. Once a week, throw a curve into your commute by swinging by a park on the way home or taking a river road to enjoy the scenery.

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 Get a flower.A flower for your desk,particularly a sunflower gives a bunch of benefits in one. It has associations with the sun and an almost human-looking face, and the color of its petals has been shown to evoke positive emotions. Plus, people with plants in their offices actually feel happier about their jobs.