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The Happiness Two-Step [EXPERT]
Life is too short to be anything but happy!

The Happiness Two-Step [EXPERT]

Feeling happier isn’t as hard as you think. Just follow this simple formula!

Do you want to be happier? You can be. And you don’t have to overhaul your life to do it. In fact, you can be happier in the next ten minutes without actually changing a single “thing” in your life!

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What makes a woman smile?

30 Ways To Make A Woman Smile

What things do men do that make women truly happy?

Want to make a woman truly happy? It's not as hard as you think it is. But a lot of men still seem to struggle when it comes to knowing how to please a woman, so we've made a list of 30 entire things men can do that are practically guaranteed to make any woman smile. So now you have no excuse, dudes! The list was inspired by the Twitter trending topic #30WaysToMakeAGirlSmile.

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Simply taking a walk can instantly add fun and laughter to your life!

Fun Is The Best Medicine For Happiness [EXPERT]

Smile. Laugh. Have fun. Repeat this cycle DAILY!

Do you have fun every day? The kind of fun that Cyndi Lauper knew that girls wanted to have, although she chose to ignore the poor guys! The fun that makes you run out on a sunny day and play in the park with or without children? The type of fun that makes you crank up the stereo and go dancing through the house bellowing at the top of your lungs, despite the fact that dogs are howling outside? If you don't do this on occasion, you're really missing out! In fact, you could be self-sabotaging your everyday goals by not incorporating fun into your daily existence.

Rules to Life: 3 L's and a S

Rules to Life: 3 L's and a S

3 L's and a S. Read and find out what they mean and that you should never give up on anything

     Yes, there is no guide to life, and things sometimes may not go the way you plan. Wait, let me correct myself, things NEVER go the way you plan them! Thats life, and we have to deal with that for 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, and 365 days a year until the day we die.

Inner and Outer Beauty for True Happiness

Inner and Outer Beauty for True Happiness

Every aspect of your life can improve by adjusting your attitude and how you perceive the world.

As women, it is crucial to be surrounded by beauty. It’s also a sign of auspiciousness. Your environment ‘talks’ to you on a daily basis, subtly influencing your perceptions of reality. Women tend to be more sensitive to their environments whether they’re conscious of it or not. Therefore, it is mandatory for you to program your environment to tell you the truth about who you are instead of allowing it to repeat negative habits or patterns.

Looking Sexy 101: How To Play Up The Features Men Most Notice

Looking Sexy 101: How To Play Up The Features Men Most Notice

Are you making the most of these two most-noticed features? Tips on how to play up your sex appeal

Do you ever wonder what men initially notice about you? About women in general? As a Dating, Relationship, & Image Coach, I talk to tons of singles about the criteria that they are looking for in a match. I often ask my male clients which physical features spark a romantic attraction, and nine times out of ten, they mention nice eyes and a beautiful smile as their biggest turn-ons. (And, you thought they were just looking at your breasts!)

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7 Ways To Get Your Man To Go To The Dentist

These seven dental fixes that are easier than you think.

Sometimes it’s hard to prompt your man to action, even if that action will benefit him in the long run. Getting your man to the dentist would definitely fall into that this-is-slightly-difficult category. For your guy, having dental work done is sort of like buying a new car or running a marathon—he might want to do it, but he will probably put it off because he doesn’t think it’s possible or it’s just not at the forefront of his mind. But as you know, that’s what women are for! Give your guy a tiny nudge in the dentistry direction with help from our partners at TopDentists.com, who have it all figured out in terms of common problems and simple fixes. They provide the details, we provide the guide, and you can tell your man.

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Can Better Teeth Lead To A Better Love Life?

Ten things you didn't know about teeth whitening—including how it can help your love life.

We can't say for sure that better teeth will lead to a better love life, but a great smile definitely can make you more confident, which is pretty much the key to scoring any major love win (you know, the first date, the next date, the wedding proposal, etc.). In fact, scientific research has proven just how important those pearly whites are: a national survey from the American Dental Association found that people rank a smile as the most attractive physical feature, above eyes, body and hair.

Smile your way to success

It sounds strange but smiling could be the key to finding your perfect partner. Research has consistently shown that people notice other people’s smiles almost straight away, meaning your smile could be the most important tool for creating a positive first impression.

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How A Bright Smile Can Change Your Life

A smile a day can keep the calories away, plus other reasons to turn that frown upside down.

Smiling can change your mood, making you feel happy even when you didn't think you could. Think about it—people are always busy, whether they're late to work, shopping around, or running errands. We often forget how easy it is to smile and the significant effect it can have on improving your perspective.

Don't Get Lost In His Eyes: The Mouth Says It All

Don't Get Lost In His Eyes: The Mouth Says It All

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but your man is vibing you in other ways as well.

People often say that the eyes are the windows to the soul...the best way to tell how a person REALLY feels. But the mouth can be just as important a signifier when it comes to true feelings, and its messages are much harder to mask...