Forgiving people are less likely to be hateful, depressed, hostile, anxious, angry, and neurotic.

No one in our society needs to be told that exercise is good for us. Whether you are overweight or have a chronic illness or are a slim couch potato, you've probably heard or read this dictum countless times throughout your life. But has anyone told you-indeed, guaranteed you-that regular physical activity will make you happier? I swear by it.

It turns out that the process of working toward a goal, participating in a valued and challenging activity, is as important to well-being as its attainment.

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.

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

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.

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.