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Traveling and going out make you happier than giving yourself gifts

After a long study, American researchers have come to the following conclusion:traveling and going out (it works with other life experiences) would make you happier than giving yourself gifts. Science says so, but ultimately it's a matter of logic. So the next time we're hesitating between buying the latest iPhone or going to a concert, we'll know what to choose...

It's all about the duration

Buying a new 4K HD TV or a super trendy Smeg fridge takes longer than a trip or an evening, of course. But the experiences force you to savor every moment because we know that they have a limited duration in time. The material will become our routine. Experiences take us out of our comfort zone. And above all… they create lasting memories. We all remember our first love and more particularly the place, a place that simply amazed us. It is the experiences that form us, that make a life. Positive or negative, these experiences have an impact on our future (decisions, actions). They make us grow. Research also shows that people feel more regret when they miss a party or birthday than when they lose an item. One of the two is not replaceable...

Instead of buying a new pair of sneakers, we go to the restaurant, have a drink, we go out, we enjoy, we live what! Memories are priceless.