Thirty One Days Of Happiness Tips Day 23

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Flowers growing in the garden can brighten your day                 Image:Marie Vonow

Today's happiness tip is get some flowers into your life. Studies have shown what many people have noticed for themselves, flowers make people happy. You may get a boost of happiness from growing your own flowers, taking the time to enjoy blooms in your garden, buying yourself a bunch or receiving a gift of flowers. If you want to make someone else happy give them some.

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Studies have found flowers can decrease stress, anxiety and depression. Apparently flowers cause an increase in dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin, the happy brain chemicals.

Plants of all sorts are good for people. Read more -http://selfavenue.com/why-you-need-more-plants-in-your-life/

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  1. Carolyn CordonMarch 23, 2020 at 9:05 PM

    I love all of the flowers I see, at home and on my travels, they bring delight, with their splashes of colour!

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    1. Marie VonowMarch 24, 2020 at 12:34 PM

      Even some weeds are pretty to look at, for example a paddock of sour sobs.

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