The following is an excerpt from the article: “10 Things Happy People Do Differently: 10 strategies happy people incorporate into their lives” by Paula Davis-Laack, J.D., M.A.P.P. “How happy are you and why?

This is a question I spend a fair amount of time thinking about, not only as it applies to my own levels of happiness, but also as it applies to my family, friends, and the people who I work with. Since graduating with my master’s degree in positive psychology, I’ve worked with and observed thousands of people in a wide variety of settings, and happy people just flow with the groove of life in a unique way.

Here is what they do differently:

1. They build a strong social fabric
2. They engage in activities that fit their strengths, values and lifestyle
3. They practice gratitude
4. They have an optimistic thinking style
5. They know it’s good to do good
6. They know that material wealth is only a very small part of the equation
7. They develop healthy coping strategies
8. They focus on health
9. They cultivate spiritual emotions
10. They have direction

Happy people have developed a specific set of strategies over time that causes them to see life differently – a balanced portfolio of skills and emotions. What would you add to this list?”

To read the full article on Psychology Today

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