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32 Easy Ways You Can Be Happier

All of us are different. All of us are unique. But there’s one thing that everyone universally wants, no matter who they are: happiness.
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Sammy Nickalls is a writer and the Content Manager of Inspiyr.com, an online magazine helping people get healthier, happier and more successful (sign up for our newsletter and get a free e-book on productivity hacks!). She is an avid health nut, as well as a lover of yoga, gaming, books and tea.
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