Being thankful is literally the number one tool for a happier life.

During these times, I think it’s safe to say we’d all benefit from ‘happiness hacks.’ I learned a major one inspired by a domestic abuse survivor. Today, I’ll share a ‘happiness hack’ that takes little effort and has major gains!

When you're happy, it's easy to stay happy or become more happy. When you're upset, it's easy to stay upset or get more upset. We can probably all think of at least a dozen examples of how true this is…

The key is not to rid the world of messages that may negatively impact your well-being. They key is to understand that your success and joy starts with your sense of empowerment. Protect your sense of empowerment and build on it.

By being happier, I discovered the worldly benefits of being happier: money and power! Seriously, though, the discovery was accidental, but the results are very real.

The answer to making permanent changes to your happiness level doesn't lie in your career, how hot your girlfriend is or how perky your tatas are. Relying on external "prizes" to feed your internal happiness level is dangerous.

When I feel discontent and find myself projecting a sense of well-being on an object, person or life circumstance, I stop. I identify what is behind my longing and try to provide that emotion for myself.