Be happy
Wake up feeling good about your life more often than not
Happiness is less about what happens to you and more about what you repeatedly do.
Experience joy
Have peak moments of elation, celebration, and pure delight
Joy is not a luxury — it is a psychological resource that builds resilience, creativity, and social connection.
Have fun
Laugh often, play games, go to parties, and engage in lighthearted activities
Fun and play are not indulgences reserved for children — they are essential ingredients of a creative, resilient adult...
Experience pleasure
Savor good food, comfort, relaxation, and sensory enjoyment
Pleasure is a fundamental component of well-being that deserves intentional cultivation rather than guilt.
Be content
Feel satisfied with life
Contentment — a quiet satisfaction with one's life as it is — may be the most sustainable form of happiness.
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Based on Chulef, Read & Walsh (2001) · Last reviewed February 2026
Happiness & Enjoyment could be your biggest opportunity.
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