Ten Keys to Happiness

Happiness, like most of our traits, is in part genetically inherited and somewhat under our control. Research gathered over the years favors the following ten ways of improving our happiness:

  • Realizing money can’t buy enduring happiness.
  • Taking control over one’s time.
  • Acting happy.
  • Seeking work and leisure activities that engage one’s skills.
  • Exercising regularly.
  • Getting adequate sleep.
  • Giving priority to close relationships.
  • Focus beyond yourself.
  • Being grateful for what you have.
  • Nurturing our spiritual selves.

An important survey reports that while people’s buying power nearly tripled since the 1950s, the average American reported their happiness remained literally unchanged. (Source: Happiness data from National Opinion Research Center surveys.)


This report is not a diagnosis. We hope this information can guide you toward improving your life.

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