When it comes down to it, happiness can only be achieved if you are willing to change your mindset. The thrill of winning the jackpot lottery and using it to buy yourself a mansion and a fleet of Rolls Royces might make you happy in the short-run, but you will eventually realize that unless you find meaning to your existence, it doesn’t matter how much money you have.
Becoming a happier person takes patience, discipline, and a strong support system. But if you are tired of feeling depressed and are willing to make the effort to change your life, you can start by following these 8 rules to happiness.
1. Rediscover Yourself
When we were young, it was easy to turn on the “happiness” switch because we were willing to appreciate the little surprises and joys in life. Although through life experience we recognize that everything isn’t always rainbows and unicorns, it doesn’t mean we need to allow cynicism to consume us. Do like we did when we were kids and find reasons to appreciate being alive — whether it is watching sports, eating ice cream, or taking a walk at the nearby park on a nice spring day — and take time to really soak in those moments when they come.
8 Rules to Achieving Happiness 
