They say money cant buy happiness, but theres no doubt retail therapy can help boost your mood.
Now a survey has revealed the nations favourite pick-me-up purchases, showing how Brits like to spend their hard-earned cash over the summer months.
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The research, commissioned by peer-to-peer lending firm Zopa, showed its the small things in life that give people the most happiness.
A bar of chocolate topped the list of best purchases, matched by a £1 donation to charity.
Sweet treats such as Oreos and ice cream also scored highly, while hearty favourites like cornish pasties, Yorkshire pudding and Guinness also made it into the top 10.
| Number | Top 20 purchases |
| 1 | Chocolate bar/ Giving £1 to charity |
| 2 | A box of Oreos |
| 3 | Yorkshire pudding |
| 4 | Cornish pasty |
| 5 | Bottle of Coca-Cola |
| 6 | Cup of coffee |
| 7 | Bottle of Guinness |
| 8 | Vegan ice cream |
| 9 | Chip butty |
| 10 | Burger |
| 11 | Happy Hour cocktail |
| 12 | Paint brush |
| 13 | Pork pie |
| 14 | Cookbook |
| 15 | Chinese takeaway |
| 16 | Bouquet of flowers |
| 17 | A book |
| 18 | Home-cooked meal |
| 19 | Local food festival ticket |
| 20 | Indoor plant |
The survey, which weighted happiness rating against money spent, showed which purchases give the biggest mood boost per pound.
The choices ranged from humble snacks to extravagant holidays, and revealed experiences – rather than products – give people more bang for their buck.
Respondents also reported higher levels of happiness from items they use on a regular basis than one-off treats.
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