Thirty One Days Of Happiness Tips Day 19

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Pet lovers know their pets make them happy. It isn't only furry animals such as cats and dogs that can increase happiness but also birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians.

Studies have discovered a session as short as five minutes interacting with a pet you love can increase your production of endorphins and dopamine and therefore your level of happiness.

Watching fish in an aquarium in a waiting room can also be beneficial. You may not actually feel happy as you sit in a dentist waiting room gazing at a bunch of tropical fish but your level of anxiety is likely to drop.
The birds that visit your garden are not pets but studies have found they often contribute to a person's happiness. Even if you are not able to keep a pet you can benefit from watching wild birds and you do not have the responsibility of caring for them.
Owning a pet has many benefits. However, a pet means extra work, some financial outlay and when you go away on holiday you need to find someone reliable to provide care. Therefore one needs to think carefully before rushing out to buy a pet in the hope it will instantly make you happier. Likewise one needs to talk about the responsibility and the pros and cons of pet ownership before buying a pet for someone else.

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