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00:03:04 Have a Routine—But Not a Strict One!

00:08:54 Say Thank You

00:13:39 Meditation Can Make You Happy

00:21:24 Self-Talking Yourself to Happiness

00:29:58 The Reading Habit

00:36:18 Dear Happiness...

00:40:05 Keep the Flame of Hope Burning

• Happiness can be tricky to define, but it all starts in the brain. We can turn to scientific peer-reviewed studies to learn the daily habits and mindsets most associated with well-being.

• Though routines are important, so is novelty; make efforts to mix things up now and again and try something new every day.

• Gratitude is strongly associated with feelings of well-being. Say thank you, or simply dwell on all the things you have to be thankful for.

• Try meditation, but remember to approach it without grasping at goals or desired outcomes.

• Try self-affirmation, but focus on affirmations that are value-based rather than those dealing with your traits or performance as a person.

• Get into a reading habit to increase your empathy and communication skills as well as relaxation. Anything goes, but literary fiction is best for strengthening perspective and “theory of mind” ability.

• Journaling or keeping a diary can make you happier and help you modulate and regulate your emotions. Try whatever form works best for you.

• Finally, understand the role that hope plays in keeping people optimistic and resilient. Always have something to look forward to and you will discover you have endless sources of energy and enthusiasm to draw on. Don’t give up!

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