Keep a journal

A journal is a good way to organize your thoughts, analyze your feelings, and make plans. And you don’t have to be a literary genius or write volumes to benefit.

Acknowledge the unhappy moments

A positive attitude is generally a good thing, but bad things happen to everyone. It’s just part of life.

Be grateful

Simply being grateful can give your mood a big boost, among other benefits.

Smile

You tend to smile when you’re happy. But it’s actually a two way street. We smile because we’re happy, and smiling causes the brain to release dopamine, which makes us happier.