10 Ways to Be a Happier Person for the Rest of Your Life

I'm not a very big fan of specific resolutions on New Year's because I have crashed and burned with so many of them. But being happy? I can manage that one just fine, thank you. I am really happy here at the beginning of 2013, and really my only goal is to end the year just as happy, if not happier. But how does one do that (being happy in today's society is so hard!)? Here are 10 little ways to be happier this year and for the rest of your life. - By Casey Mullins

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Acknowledge others
Think of the last checker you had at the store, what did they look like? Can you even remember if they were a man or a woman? With technology and the rush of everyday life I think a lot of us forget to actually look people in the eye and acknowledge them. I'm not expecting you to ask the guy bagging your groceries about his favorite football team, but perhaps you could at least look him in they eye and ... more
Photo by: Casey Mullins
Acknowledge others
Think of the last checker you had at the store, what did they look like? Can you even remember if they were a man or a woman? With technology and the rush of everyday life I think a lot of us forget to actually look people in the eye and acknowledge them. I'm not expecting you to ask the guy bagging your groceries about his favorite football team, but perhaps you could at least look him in they eye and smile when he asks if you found everything okay. You never know when someone is having a terrible day, and something as simple as a genuine smile and actual eye contact can make a huge difference. less

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