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No pain, no gain: Mastering a skill makes us stressed in the moment, happy long term

No pain, no gain applies to happiness, too, according to new research published online this week in the Journal of Happiness Studies.

Buying experiences, not possessions, leads to greater happiness

Can money make us happy if we spend it on the right purchases?



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