Happy people love and are comfortable with themselves and their situation:

• They want to make the best of the experiences they have in life. 
• They choose to concentrate on the positive aspects in their life, and they don't concentrate on weaknesses.

Happy people are open to change:

• They listen to suggestions. 
• They consider all options and they take criticism as constructive input.

Happy people are focused on the present. 

• They don't spend time reminiscing about the past or fantasizing about the future.

The simple pleasures in life are appreciated by happy people. They:

• concentrate on today and now. 
• aren't embarrassed to show their happiness with an impromptu public dance.
• are also active in the conversations around them. 
• listen to others, smile and laugh at what is said, and they contribute to the conversation.

Happy people don't let themselves become a victim in their own life. 

• They are able to move forward after a job set back or a relationship break-up by looking at the bright side and start to form exciting new plans.
• They don't look for sympathy from others. They know that negative thinking is not productive. Happy people look for the positive in what has happened and they move on with a winning attitude.

Happy people are not afraid to try a "risky" passion:

• They may be willing to work less hours on their job and use the saved hours to create their own business or to implement a craft project.

Happy people don't let money direct their lives:

• They decide how they are going to spend their time based on what they want to do with their life. 
• They may make less money, but they will have the time to do what they want to do.