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Allison Aubrey

Can little actions bring big joy? Researchers find 'micro-acts' can boost well-being

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It's 8 a.m., and your in-box is filling up. You spot an email about a colleague's promotion. Do you scroll past or take a moment to give props? Or, you're in line at the coffee shop, where it's easy to tune everyone out. But, today, you decide to pick up the tab for the person behind you.

How might a small act like this influence your mood later today, tonight or throughout this week?

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