One of my favorite researchers in the happiness field is the aforementioned Shawn Achor, the author of The Happiness Advantage. In the book, and in his TED talk, Shawn offers a few science-backed strategies to bolster your happiness. A few of his top suggestions: Recalling three things you’re grateful for at the end of each day (a good companion tactic to the Rule of 3, discussed in chapter 3) Journaling at the end of each day about one good experience you had Meditating (see chapter 5) Performing a random act of kindness