Making an effort to think positively will increase your happiness quotient and help you keep things in perspective.
Give others sincere compliments. This will cause your hormones to kick in and you will, in turn, feel wanted and happy.
Looking at pictures of happy, smiling people will make their smiles become contagious, especially when mixed with humor.
When you hear a tune that brings back happy memories, turning up the volume will make you feel good.
Gratitude is something that should be practiced every day. This will make you and others happy and keep things in perspective.
If you can learn to appreciate the little things in life, everything else will seem grand in comparison.
Volunteering for a favorite cause or organization will allow you to use your special skills, making others happy and the world a better place.
Recalling fond memories of times gone past is a great way to re-live those happier times and bring a smile to your face.
Doing something nice for someone else will make you feel good about yourself and the other person.
You need to smile, even if you are feeling down. Your brain will notice what your muscles are doing and this can result in changing a bad mood into a happy one.
Show appreciation when someone does something for you. Everyone wants to be appreciated, but this can often get neglected. Making someone else happy can make you feel happy too.
If you want a regular dose of happiness, consider curry, chilies and other hot peppers. Eating these will trigger your endorphins and make you feel good.
Give in to your desire to be silly and child-like. Do some of the things that made you happy in your childhood, especially if you can do them with a child.