Regardless of your version of true happiness, living a happier, more satisfied life is within reach!
A few tweaks to your regular habits can help get you there:

Smile more! When you smile your brain releases tiny molecules called neuropeptides to help fight off stress. Then other neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins come into play too. The endorphins act as a mild pain reliever, whereas the serotonin is an antidepressant.

Exercise boosts your mood because it fundamentally changes your brain, both in the moment and over time. when you exercise, your heart rate increases and your body pumps more oxygen to your brain. That process can affect your overall positivity, as multiple studies have found that a well-oxygenated brain helps manage anxiety and depression. Other studies have found that exercise may help alleviate depression and anxiety overall.

Insufficient shuteye reduces the quality of life, productivity, and may even lead to depression. Research by scientists at the University of Warwick underscores the importance of sleep for public health, and suggests that improving our sleep quality can make us as happy as winning the lottery. After a sleepless night, you may be more irritable, short-tempered, and vulnerable to stress. Once you sleep well, your mood often returns to normal. Studies have shown that even partial sleep deprivation has a significant effect on mood. So, don’t stay up staring at your phone – get some proper sleep and see how much better you feel!

Research tells us that plant-based diets are associated with healthier mood states. The more fruits and vegetables people eat, the happier, less depressed, and more satisfied they are with their lives.