Factors that boost happiness

many people pursue goals that they expect will make them happy, but happiness isn't always the end result.

There's no happiness quick fix. It's a balancing act, so don't devote the lion’s share of energy to pursuing a single goal to the exclusion of other important lifestyle factors.

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If you're trying to make positive changes in your life,

it’s important to set yourself up to succeed:

1. First, set small, attainable goals. Work your way into a new habit with baby steps, and you’ll feel more succ...

Lifestyle, however, is only part of the happiness equation. Your attitude about life and the things that happen to you each day can also greatly impact your overall level of happiness.

it’s probably no secret that optimists tend to be happier people, but you may not realize that there’s mor...

The first step to making yourself happy is to figure out what things in life bring you joy and not what societal expectations tell you about joy.

• Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the idea of what you think will make you happy rather than what actually does.