Happiness is often elusive. That statement is especially true when life stresses weigh you down. In 2011, only 33 percent of Americans lived happily. Sometimes you may think that there is nothing that can bring you happiness. The good news is there are tons of scientifically-backed ways to bring you joy. You won’t believe how some of the simplest things like thinking faster can boost your mood.
Call Your Mother More
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There’s a reason they say mother knows best. A mom is here for you unconditionally and should be in your corner during your rough patches. According to a scientific experiment, a mom’s voice can reduce stress and bring the feel-good hormone called oxytocin.
In this experiment, the test subjects were upset on purpose and then called their moms. The people who got to call their mom felt just as good as those who got a hug to relieve their anger.
