What Makes You Happy? 10 Secrets You Must Know

 

What makes you happy? You might think it would be money, power or fame. Well, think again. Positive psychology guru, Martin Seligman studied happiness and found these characteristics of happy people. How do you rate when it comes to feeling happy?

Find Your Peeps

Happy people spend time with others and spend the least time alone. We all need support from others, friendships and meaningful relations.

Judging

Happy people don’t judge themselves by what others do or have. They feel comfortable judging themselves by their own measures.

 

Toxic

Forget the new car, the bigger house, and the big screen TV! Materialism is toxic for happiness.

 

Stay Optimistic

No matter what happens, happy people stay optimistic. They look at the glass half full versus half empty.

Action

 

Staying optimistic leads to action. It’s not just what you believe or your outlook on life that contributes to happiness, but action follows.

Give

Remember the adage, “It is better to give then to receive?” This is true of happy people. They aren’t self-absorbed and are more satisfied with life.

Talents

We all have strengths and weaknesses, but happy people know their strengths and use them. They share their talents.

 

Gratitude

Gratitude is part of being a happy person. Happy people feel it, appreciate small things and people. Life is a gift and so are the good things that happen to them.

Forgive

People who are willing to forgive others are happy people. Forgiveness prevents bitterness or feelings of resentment. Be quick to forgive and you will live a happier life. Forgiveness is the strongest link to happiness.