• They dream big and work hard to turn those dreams into achievable goals.
• They have a growth mindset. They want to improve and are willing to overcome challenges.

• They're optimistic. Bad things happen to all of us. Happy people don't complain, whine or let pessimism become a self-fulling prophecy.
• They view problems as challenges. They focus on solutions to the problem and reflect on what they're grateful for.

• They spend money on others. One reason is that it creates social connections.
• They celebrate other people's success through "active and constructive" responding.
• They treat everyone with respect and kindness. Kindness, like happiness, is contagious.

Happiness is contagious. 

• They meditate daily. It gives your mind a much-needed break and only takes a couple of minutes each day.
• They get enough sleep.
• They spend time in nature. We are physically and mentally more healthy when we are interacting with nature.
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• They don't hold on to grudges. Forgiving and forgetting is absolutely necessary.
• They don't make excuses. They use failure as an opportunity to change for the better.