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Recent studies show that people who participate in local issues feel better. Give it a try and see if they’re right
Get involved in the civic process and watch your spirits soar
Studies show that if you become active in politics, your life satisfaction increases.
Researchers theorize that having a say in decisions that affect you every day increases your sense of connection to the world outside your door, and hence your happiness.
It’s all very well to counsel the disaffected to get out there and make their voices heard. For those who’ve never done it, first steps can be scary. Where to go? What to say? How to get anyone to notice?
You don’t have to be an activist to get involved. But by taking an active role in your local community, you’ll feel better about yourself and where you live.