10. Do some squats. Yes, it’s surprising advice, but a set of 20—yes, 20!—squats in your office might help you feel happier. “Short and intense exercise can stimulate the release of growth hormone, a natural mood enhancer,” says Dr. Cilona. He adds, “Doing squats engages the largest muscles—the legs—so the maximum amount of growth hormone release is achieved.”

11. Smile (really, it works!). When you are having a wreck of a day, the last thing you feel like doing is smiling, right? Many experts, including Susan Fletcher, PhD, a psychologist and the author of Working in the Smart Zone: Smart Strategies to Be a Top Performer at Work and at Home, say that forcing yourself to smile could be the fastest way to trick your body into beating the at-work blues. “You can actually trick your brain's neurotransmitters into thinking you are happy with a smile,” says Dr. Fletcher. Added bonus: Your smile can actually spread happiness to others. “When you smile at people, they typically smile back—it's a natural reflex to mimic the facial expressions of others."

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