10 Steps to Being Happier and Healthier

Researchers at the National Institute on Aging have determined that well-being is strongly influenced by individual characteristics. Their 10-year study showed people with a happy disposition in 1973 were still happy in 1983, even if their job, location, or marital status had changed.

If you want to create positive emotions, but don't know where to begin, the links below will bring happiness into your life. Here's a sampling:

* Be grateful to the people around you.
* Cut out perfectionism, as no one in this wonderful world of ours is perfect.
* Take time to help others who need it.
* Forget regrets, stay in the present and constantly reassess your priorities.
* Schedule some daily down time to relax, work on a hobby or meditate.


For the full list:
10 Steps to Being Happier and Healthier