The secrets to happiness, from Action for Happiness

(Sorry the graphic got sliced from the last post.) (The acronym they use to sum this up is "GREAT DREAM," as you can see if you take the first letter of each item and string em together.)

1. GIVING

Do things for others – volunteer to work for a charity in your spare time

2. RELATING

Connect with people – get in touch with friends with whom you have lost contact

3. EXERCISING

Take care of your body – go for a run.

4. APPRECIATING

Notice the world around – take time to appreciate wildlife in your area.

5. TRYING OUT

Keep learning new things – learn a new language.

6. DIRECTION

Have goals to look forward to – make resolutions and stick to them.

7. RESILIENCE

Find ways to bounce back – learn from defeats to do things better in the future.

8. EMOTION

Take a positive approach – focus on the happy moments of your life rather than the sad.

9. ACCEPTANCE

Be comfortable with who you are – do not dwell on your flaws.

10. MEANING

Be part of something bigger – join a society or club.