Dr. Feelbetter's Prescription for Happiness...allegedly...and not a mention of anti-depressants...

THE PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS

1. Keep a journal.
2. Record small victories.
3. Are you a thermometer or a thermostat? Be a thermostat; a thermometer always  reacts to other people.
4. Have 5 good/positive  qualities/emotions/thoughts (good dwarves) to every 1 negative one.
5. Happiness= pleasure, engagement and meaning.
6. Have realistic optimism.
7. Expand your happiness.
8. Plan, persist, persevere.
9. See the silver lining in every situation.
10. Journal; write what it would feel like in 3-5 years, if everything you  imagined/wanted came about, i.e. the best possible self of you.
11. Think and Thank.
12. Gratitude- a conscious choice to focus on what’s working in your life.
13. Wanting what you have, right here, right now.
14. Write a gratitude diary twice a week.
15. Read the story of Borghil Dahl for inspiration.
16. Be kinder to yourself.
17. Perform 5 random acts of kindness each week.
18. Lighten up on your inner critic.
19. Set goals consistent with your values.
20. Use vision and action together.
21. Be committed.
22. Do one thing tomorrow to improve my health and expand my happiness.
23. Commit to small daily improvements.
24. Small improvements done over time produce amazing results.
25. Open your heart and mind to possibility.
26. Exercise daily.
27. Positive thoughts produce new brain neurons.
28. Flow-be in the zone- in the moment.
29. Being creative = happy=energised.
30. Make time to do what you love, and love what you do.
31. We mirror the behaviour of the 5 key relationships in our lives.
32. Surround yourself with people that will support your dreams and empower you.
33. If you can’t pull the people in your life UP, don’t let them drag you down.
34. There is a “we” in wellness, and an “i” in illness.
35. Celebrate your victories with suitable people.
36. Volunteering once a month = 7% increase in happiness.
37. Volunteering once a week = 16% increase in happiness.
38. Your compass represents your values.
39. Seek    Silence. Stillness. Solitude. Security. Serenity.
40. Let the past go.
41. Make a conscious choice to focus on what is good in your life.
42. Commit to small improvements which over time will lead to amazing results.