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This One Small Change to Your Daily Routine Could Make You Happier Than a $60K Raise

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So, you already know that getting enough shut-eye is linked to improved memory and better skin, but it can also have a serious effect on your happiness levels.

In fact, according to psychologist Norbert Schwarz, “Making $60,000 more in annual income has less of an effect on your daily happiness than getting one extra hour of sleep a night.” Wowza.

That’s a good enough excuse for us to head to bed one hour earlier tonight (although we wouldn’t necessarily say no to an extra 60 grand, either).

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Alexia Dellner is an executive editor at PureWow who has over ten years of experience covering a broad range of topics including health, wellness, travel, family, culture and...