Here’s what brain research says will make you happy:

Ask “What am I grateful for?” No answers? Doesn’t matter. Just searching helps.
Label those negative emotions. Give it a name and your brain isn’t so bothered by it.
Decide. Go for “good enough” instead of ‘best decision ever made on Earth.”
Hugs, hugs, hugs. Don’t text — touch.

— Read on www.businessinsider.com/a-neuroscience-researcher-reveals-4-rituals-that-will-make-you-a-happier-person-2015-9

Great, great, great, article! Please read it. It’s a bit long (read it anyway) so here’s the summary: Here’s what brain research says will make you happy:

• Ask “What am I grateful for?” No answers? Doesn’t matter. Just searching helps.

• Label those negative emotions. Give it a name and your brain isn’t so bothered by it.

• Decide. Go for “good enough” instead of ‘best decision ever made on Earth.”

• Hugs, hugs, hugs. Don’t text — touch.