12 Things that Happy People Do Differently

12 Things that Happy People Do Differently

1. Happy People Express Gratitude
2. Happy People Cultivate Optimism
3. Happy People Avoid Unhealthy Social Comparison
4. Happy People Develop Strategies for Coping
5. Happy People Take Care of Their Health
6. Happy People Practice Acts of Kindness
7. Happy People Look for Opportunities to Increase Flow Experiences
8. Happy People Nurture Their Social Relationships
9. Happy People Commit to Their Goals
10. Happy People Savour Life’s Joys
11. Happy People Practice Spirituality
12. Happy People Learn to Forgive

12 Things Source: Lyubomirsky, S. (2002). Why are some people happier than others? The role of cognitive and motivational processes in well-being. American Psychologist, 56, 239-249.