I prefer to think of the creation or construction of happiness, because research shows that it's in our power to fashion it for ourselves.

It is equally important to investigate wellness as it is to study misery.

...The more a person is inclined to gratitude, the less likely he or she is to be depressed, anxious, lonely, envious, or neurotic.

Exercise may very well be the most effective instant happiness booster of all activities.

If you're not happy today, then you won't be happy tomorrow unless you take things into your own hands and take action.

Write down your barrier thoughts, and then consider ways to reinterpret the situation. In the process, ask yourself questions like... What else could this situation or experience mean? Can anything good come from it? Does it present any opportunities for me? What lessons can I learn and apply to the future? Did I develop any strengths as a result?

People prone to joyful anticipation, skilled at obtaining pleasure from looking forward and imagining future happy events, are especially likely to be optimistic and to experience intense emotions.