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During this time of year as we focus on being thankful, Tidbits urges readers to take a few moments to improve their emotional well-being and happiness by thinking positive! • What makes us happy? Psychologists suggest that each person has a happiness “set point,” which is a personal tendency to be very happy, somewhat happy, or not at all happy. About 50% of the explanation for a person’s set point is determined FOLD by genetic make-up, which helps to explain why some folks just seem to be naturally happier than others! It also helps explain why long-term levels of happiness appear to be resistant to many significant life events, both good and bad. Lottery winners initially feel “overjoyed” and people who have experienced a negative life event, such as a job loss or death of a loved one, feel “sorrowful,” But most of these individuals eventually settle back to their set point. Research confirms that personal circumstances, such as level of wealth and where we live, account for a measly 10% of happiness. turn the page for more! WANT TO RUN YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

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5th Annual Soup & Salad Supper Saturday, December 1, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 309 Johnson Drive, Toddville, IA Supper and craft sale. Soups (3 kinds) and fresh baked bread will warm your body and the warm & friendly folks at the church will warm heart. Many kinds of church made salads will also help to fill you. No set charge, donations will be accepted. Craft sale opens at 4:00 pm. Once Again Christmas Dec. 1, 2012 8 AM to 2 PM 150 9th Ave. Hiawatha, IA Holiday bazaar featuring crafts, stocking stuffers, bakery, decorated and undecorated sugar cookies, homemade jam, sauerkraut, applesauce and more. Gently used Christmas decorations, Rada knives & mixes

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• Do you think you’d be happier if you just had more money? Not so, say researchers! Income actually has a weak effect on levels of happiness. In the workplace, employees seem to gain more satisfaction from their rank, position, and sense of achievement than they do from their pay. Surprisingly, spending money on others – as little as $5 a day – creates a boost in happiness levels.

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• Wondering what you can do to increase your happiness level? Since 40% of happiness is subject to self-control, a person’s deliberate choices and intentional activities can amp up cheerfulness and contentment. Highquality social relationships contribute to life satisfaction, and research indicates that married people are generally happier than single ones. Socializing with cheerful people increases the likelihood of being happier. • Think happy thoughts! The average woman has 60,000 thoughts a day – can you believe that 48,000 of them are negative? Avoiding “negative self-talk” can improve attitude and enhance happiness. Rather than saying, “I’m not good at this,” try, “What can I do to get better at this?” Substitute “That’s too difficult,” with “I’m going to give it a try.” Replacing negative thoughts with positive ones allows you to focus on all that is goodin inMaster life. Keeping Hyperlink page a journal listing three things that went well each day produces satisfaction and contentment as well.

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• Level of happiness also affects an individual’s health. Data indicates that happier people have lower levels of hypertension and lower blood pressure. Those who use humor to cope with difficulties have stronger immune systems, and are less likely to get sick. They have fewer doctor visits, use less medication, and are much less likely to experience substance abuse.

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• Are happier people more successful in their personal and professional lives? It appears so partly because happy individuals’ positive moods motivate them to work enthusiastically toward their goals. They lean toward feeling confident, optimistic, and energetic, they have a positive perception of themselves, and others find them more likable. Happier folks seem to perform better in job interviews and secure better positions as a result. They also tend to have less absenteeism at work.

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• Having an “attitude of gratitude” is one of the best ways to possess emotional wellbeing. Counting your blessings causes you to consider all that is valuable in your life. Gratitude during the bad times actually helps you cope with and adjust to adversity, helping you bounce back to that happiness set point. Taking stock of all you have and recalling contributions others have made for you cause you to be more likely to help others and be less materialistic and envious of others, as well as alleviating bitterness. • You are what you eat! Did you know that a diet low in fiber has been linked to depression? Likewise, a Vitamin B-12 deficiency can produce irritability and depression. Residents of countries who eat the most fish possess the lowest rates of depression. A wide variety of whole foods provides brain-enhancing nutrients, causing your mind to be sharper and more energized. Too much sugar can contribute to shrinkage in the areas of the brain involved in regulating your moods. • Letting go of offenses, anger, and resentment is a sure-fire way to be happier and healthier. Brooding and obsessing over wrongs done to you and refusing to forgive takes its toll on your happiness levels as well as your physical health. • Don’t worry, be happy! Worriers experience muscle tension, agitation, irritability, sleep problems, difficulty with concentration, and an inability to relax. They spend much of their time trying to predict the future, and worrying about all that could go wrong. Much of the problem involves trying to solve issues that are not solvable. As Mark Twain said, “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.”

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• Increase your positive outlook with random acts of kindness. Research has established that these acts induce positive thoughts and can alleviate negative feelings. It seems that individuals get a strong sense that they’re doing something that matters, and subsequently, mood is enhanced. • What about age? Studies have determined that people in their mid- to late-50s are happier, worry less, and have less stress than young adults in their 20s. Part of that finding may be that older people have learned how to control their emotions over the years. • Positive mindsets can be elevated by visualizing your “best possible self.” This involves imagining success at your life goals, realization of your life dreams, and achievement of your best potential, followed up with using this to guide your current decisions. • Practice optimism! Happy folks look at the bright side of each negative situation and find the silver lining in every black cloud. • Unhappy people watch 30% more TV. Happier ones are out socializing, exercising, reading, volunteering, or attending religious services. And along that line, studies show that spiritual and religious people are happier and healthier than others.

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December 22– January 19

Chores begin piling up at home. Set aside some time to tackle them and dive in, Capricorn. A web of inquiries at work bogs you down but is a blessing in disguise.

January 20– February 18 A serious challenge is headed your way. Don’t accept what you cannot do, Aquarius. Romance heats up, and a special trip for two is planned.

February 19– March 20 Yippee, Pisces. That mountain of work on your desk disappears, and a bank account fattens with a small windfall. Friends call a truce, and the party planning resumes.

March 21– April 19 Face it, Aries. You’re your own worst critic. You expect a lot from yourself and others. Not everyone can measure up to your standards, though. Cut your family and friends some slack.

April 20– May 20 Let it go, Taurus. Your friend made a serious mistake that they deeply regret. Stop reminding them of it. Accept their apology and move on. You have bigger fish to fry.

May 21– June 21 Snooze this week, Gemini, and you most certainly will lose out. Pay attention to what’s going on around you and seize every opportunity that comes your way.

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June 22– July 22 Think the worst of people this week, Cancer, and they will not disappoint you. See the good in others, focus on their strengths and life will be rosy.

July 23– August 22 Wait no more, Leo. You’ve given a mentor ample time to consider your proposal. Stop lugging them about it and go on without them. You can do it alone.

August 23– September 22 Dream on, Virgo. That young family member is not going to change. They are just telling you what you want to hear. Redirect your efforts to that which you can change.

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September 23– October 22 Uh-oh, Libra. Someone at home is up to something. Don’t worry. If they manage to pull it off, it will benefit the whole family. Small packages contain big surprises.

• Beneath the vault of the Arch lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, interred there on Armistice Day (November 11) of 1920, to commemorate the signing of the armistice between France and Germany in 1918. Prior to the interment, the Arch was the site of troops parading after military victories, as well as the annual Bastille Day military parade. However, as a sign of respect, parade traffic now marches to the Arch, but then turns to go around its side. A ceremony is held there every November 11.

October 23– November 21 A breach of confidence makes waves at work. You may be privy to the matter, but that doesn’t mean you have to add fuel to the fire, Scorpio. Leave it be.

• The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier contains an eternal flame that burns in memory of all the unidentified dead. When President John F. Kennedy and wife Jacqueline visited Paris in 1961, they paid their respects at the Tomb. After JFK’s assassination two years later, Mrs. Kennedy recalled the eternal flame and asked that one be placed at her husband’s grave at Arlington National Cemetery.

November 22– December 21 Wishes are granted by the multitude. Enjoy what comes your way, Sagittarius. A clean sweep at home reveals a number of forgotten treasures.

• Following 1919’s victory parade celebrating the end of World War I, French aviator Charles Godefroy flew his biplane through the Arch, a feat captured on a newsreel. • If you want to reach the top, you can either climb 284 steps, or ride an elevator to the mid-point and climb 64 steps. • Paris’ Arc de Triomphe held the honor of largest triumphal arch in existence from 1836 until 1982. It was displaced by the Arch of Triumph built in Pyongyang in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

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