Figure out what you really love doing and use your strengths on a daily basis.

Make work a purpose, not just a place.

Exercise is not enough. Working out three times a week is not enough. Being active throughout the day is what keeps you healthy.

When we get at least six hours of daily social time, it increases our wellbeing and minimizes stress and worry. The six hours includes time at work, at home, on the telephone, talking to friends, sending e-mail, and other communication.

Making better choices takes work. There is a daily give and take, but it is worth the effort.

Spending on oneself does not boost wellbeing. However, spending money on others does -- and it appears to be as important to people's happiness as the total amount of money they make.

Even if people just change two or three things that they are able to sustain over time, it makes quite a difference eventually.