100 Rules of Happiness: Rule 78

What you eat affects your moods & happiness

We all know that eating good food promotes overall health and well-being, but do you know that what you eat also impacts how you feel?  Research proves that your food choices effect your mental health. Brain chemicals  influence the way we think, feel and behave – and they can be affected by what we've eaten. Like sweets give a spike of energy followed by a crashing low, and sugar is linked to addictive eating, and even schizophrenia. Long-term unhealthy diets can cause depression, mood swings and an array of other problems. So consider modifying your eating habits to feel happier and more energised. 

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100 Rules of Happiness: Rule 77

Have clear intention to set a clear direction.

You will not arrive where you want unless you have the intention to get there first. Sure you’ll get somewhere without an intention, but it will mostly not be where you wish to be, or in a manner that you like. You can only achieve a desired outcome by having a clear intention, so make sure you set one for everything you want in life -- happiness and fulfilment will follow.

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100 Rules of Happiness: Rule 76

Give people space. Be soulmates, not cellmates!

Even if you are soulmates, you are not cellmates! Weather you are lovers, spouses, parents or friends, it’s important to know the value of giving people their space. No matter how close or intimate your relationship with another may be, you have to allow others and yourself some time to be alone or with other people – doing things other than being with you! This allows you both to grow, develop and flourish as people. It also creates more mutual respect and ensures a healthy long term relationship.

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