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Experts Say Doing This Can Make You A Happier Person

You may have heard that the clock change can make a person feel more rundown and even depressed. But experts have just revealed a great way to combat those symptoms….

MUNICH, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 25: Traditional Christmas ginger bread reindeer seen at the annual Christmas market at Marienplatz with the Town Hall in the background on its opening day on November 25, 0213 in Munich, Germany. Christmas markets, which traditionally sell mulled wine, stollen cake, Christmas tree ornaments and other crafts and are an essential part of German Christmas tradition, open across the country this week. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

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You may have heard that the clock change can make a person feel more rundown and even depressed. But experts have just revealed a great way to combat those symptoms. Breaking out the Christmas boxes and getting started trimming the tree earlier can actually make you a happier person. A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology says it's all about tapping into your nostalgic emotions and reminding you of good times. More so, those who decorate their homes convey an image of being a friendly, sociable, and accessible neighbor. When do you start with the holiday decorating? When would seem too early?