2. Happiness is something we can all work at.
Happiness is a
skill.

3. Happiness can become a habit
Happiness is often a
choice

4. Take more responsibility for your moods and for
finding happiness, even on difficult days.
Accept what you
cannot change

5. We are all responsible for finding our own
happiness
Happiness stems from
feeling in charge of our
lives

6. If you put life on hold hoping that happiness will
simply happen , you might wait forever.
Happiness is
infectious

7. Happiness makes you more attractive.
Happiness makes
you look younger.

8. Concentrate on the happiness you have in life instead of
dwelling on your unhappiness.
Find five happy
moments every day

9. Try to build some exercise into your routine and eat five
pieces of fruit per day.
Spend ten minutes daily
just sitting and thinking
pleasant thoughts.

10. Learn to stop worrying about things and events which
you have no power to alter
Do two activities a
week that you
enjoy.

11. Wherever possible change any problem or
unhappiness in your life
Our thoughts create our
emotions.

12. When you have events in your past that you regret – like
family quarrels – do your best to apologize and put them right
It’s not things that upset
us - it’s our view of
things.

13. When there are events in your past that cannot be altered, face up
to them, and talk about them; then try to atone for them in some
way by doing something worthwhile and kind. Finally – let the
past go.
Manage your stress with
appropriate relaxation
methods.

14. Seemingly trivial events can cause us intense
pain when we view them irrationally.
You are unique and
you really matter.

15. Re-train your thoughts – and put a more rational spin
on them - by charting those upsets in life that make
you unhappy.
Don’t use tranquillisers
except in emergencies – and
then only very short –term.

16. You can learn to control your stress. Feeling in control
of your stress boots your sense of well-being and
happiness.
Learn to recognize
when you're over-
stressed and when
you’re under-stressed.

17. Stress is like pain – it’s warning that all is not well in
your life. Look at what your can do to eradicate the
causes of your stress – then learn to manage what you
cannot change.
You Can build self-
esteem by focusing on
your good points.

18. Identify your good points in your head, then learn to
feel them.
Learn to give criticism
calmly and fairly.

19. When making a stand about something, use the word
“I” whenever possible rather then the word “you!
You have the right
to say “yes” or
“no” on your own
behalf.

20. You can be happy without being in a relationship
You can be very
miserable while You’re
in a relationship

21. During single periods of your life accept that you’re a
valid individual who deserves actively to live a happy
life.
If you’ve been
dumped – treat
yourself with care
and love. And learn
from the situation.

22. When you are in a relationship, establish good
communication and always treat each other with
respect.
If you have to ask other
people whether you
should get married ....
then you shouldn’t!

23. Balancing your life is essential if you want to be happy
Happiness comes
from eating a healthy,
balance diet.