How to Have Your Happiest Year
2017's Got Nothing on You If You Follow These 20 Tips For Happiness
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2016 may not have been the best year to date, but there's no reason we can't make 2017 better! By adopting new and healthy habits and making yourself a priority, you'll feel more fulfilled. Setting these practices in place will also help you handle the not-so-great moments that might come at you along the way. Think of it as taking preventative measures or establishing a safety net for when life bogs you down. That way, 2017 won't stand a chance. Check out 20 ways you can make this your happiest year yet.
1 Make an effort to see and catch up with friends regularly.
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2 Make your health a priority.
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3 Reflect daily on your accomplishments, challenges, and things you're grateful for.
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4 Give yourself a break when you need it.
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5 Call your family on a regular basis.
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6 Be more open to invitations.
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7 Adopt a new hobby or pick an old one back up.
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8 Set your goals for the year.
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9 Enrich yourself with new books and/or classes.
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10 Plan a trip.
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11 Find new methods to relieve stress.
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12 Make an effort to meet new people.
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13 Put self-care at the forefront.
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14 Volunteer.
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15 Make a list of fun to-dos and cross one off each week.
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16 Eliminate a toxic person or habit from your life.
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17 Join a committee at work or a club outside.
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18 Cut down on social media and unplug more.
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19 Document happy moments to look back on throughout the year.
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20 Note the things you would've changed about 2016 and find out how you can improve on them.
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