If you want to keep your brain happy, be clear on who your support network is. Know who matters and nurture those relationships.

Doing little positive things is better for happiness than occasionally bagging an elephant:

• Black and White Thinking: There are heaping piles of nuance to most things.
• Unrealistic Expectations: Cynicism is bad, but a little skepticism is essential.
• Selective Attention: If your brain is always looking for the neg...

Listen to your thoughts — but don’t necessarily believe them.

Beating yourself up won’t make you better. Instead of self-criticism, try self-reassurance.

You don’t need to buy anything or do anything to feel happier. You just need to appreciate what you already have.