Ever go shopping to make yourself feel better after a rough day or to just cheer yourself up? Well, according to a recent San Francisco State University study the average happiness a new purchase brings lasts only about six to eight weeks but no more than three months.
Photo courtesy of pinkmascara.comHowever, according to that same study the experience from a trip or event can keep making you feel happy for years.
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Moral of the story: next time you feel like cheering yourself up go out to dinner or take a trip instead of buying that new purse or shoes you probably don’t need!
To read the complete story go to : http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/10/happiness.possessions/index.html
Also, check out this cool website for creative trip ideas. This site has lists of the best and worst cities to travel to and much more!
http://www.roadjunky.com/article?c=Travel-Ideas
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