Thirty One Days Of Happiness Tips Day 12

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It is likely none of the happiness tips I have blogged about so far have surprised you. It makes sense that plenty of sleep, a balanced diet, exercise, a decluttered living space and such can contribute to happiness. Every now and then I come across something said to be linked to greater happiness which surprises me. Some research claims people who sleep on the left side of the bed are more likely to be happy.
After reading this claim I did some more research on the internet. Whether the left side is determined when lying in bed or standing at the bottom of the bed and looking at it is a point of contention and some articles don't define what they mean by the left side. With this in mind, I wouldn't worry too much about which side of the bed you sleep on!
One study had 3,000 participants. The study found those who slept on the left side of the bed have a greater tendency to be happy and positive. They also have the ability to handle a heavy workload better than those who sleep on the right side.
This study showed people who slept on the left side of the bed were-
  • four per cent more likely to be in a good mood when they woke up
  • 9.5 per cent more likely to be optimistic in outlook
  • eight per cent more likely to have friends
  • eight per cent more likely to have a job they liked
Other research goes into detail about why individuals sleep on the side of the bed they do. That makes interesting reading but isn't relevant here. But if you are curious, check out http://selfavenue.com/which-side-of-the-bed-do-you-sleep-on-and-why/
For more unexpected things that can influence happiness take a look at http://selfavenue.com/things-that-can-make-people-happy-i-didnt-know-about/

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