Five Things You Can Do to Be Happier 

Five Things You Can Do to Be Happier 

Do you know someone who’s always happy?  And you wonder “How is this person so happy all the time?” But according to a happiness expert, you can actually learn to be happier. 

Here are five habits to increase your happiness . . 

1. Find things you can become fully absorbed in.  When you’re fully engaged in something, you don’t notice the passage of time.  It’s called a “flow” state, and it’s associated with more joy. 
2. Practice random acts of kindness.  It can make you feel generous and capable, and bring more joy to your life. 
3. Nurture your relationships.  Research shows they can be more important to happiness than money, your job, or even your health. 
4. Express gratitude.  Count your blessings and be thankful for them. 
5. Celebrate good news.  Give yourself a pat on the back when you’ve earned one.  And celebrate other people’s wins too.  Again, it’s about being grateful and fostering community. 

• Mel McKay