In a nutshell, the fountain of happiness can be found in how you behave, what you think, and what goals you set every day of your life.

In a nutshell, the fountain of happiness can be found in how you behave, what you think, and what goals you set every day of your life.

Thus the key to happiness lies not in changing our genetic makeup (which is impossible) and not in changing our circumstances (i.e., seeking wealth or attractiveness or better colleagues, which is usually impractical), but in our daily intentional activities.

I use the term happiness to refer to the experience of joy, contentment, or positive well-being, combined with a sense that one's life is good, meaningful, and worthwhile.

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.

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

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