Three Secrets to Happiness:

Definitely money is lower in the order.

1.Good relationships.

We have a human need to be close, to be intimate, with other human beings. Having good, supportive friendships, a strong marriage or close and loving relationships with our family members will make us much more likely to be happy.

Action steps: Spend quality time today with your loved ones, to tell them what they mean to you, to listen to them, and develop your relationship with them.

2.Positive thinking.

Positive thinking is one of the best ways to achieve our goals, but it turns out that it can lead to happiness too. Optimism and self-esteem are some of the best indicators of people who lead happy lives. Happy people feel empowered, in control of their lives, and have a positive outlook on life.

Action steps: Make positive thinking a habit. In fact, this should be one of the first habits you develop. Get into the habit of squashing all negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones. Instead of "I can't" think "I can". It works.

3.Flow.

Flow is the state we enter when we are fully engrossed in or completely focused on the work or task before us. We are so immersed in our task that we lose track of time. Having work and leisure that gets us in this state of flow will almost undoubtedly lead to happiness. In this state there is actually no difference between work and leisure. People find greatest enjoyment not when they're passively mindless, but when they're fully absorbed in something they love, or have deep interest in oe are passionate about.

Action steps: Find work that you're passionate about. Seriously—this is an extremely important step. Find work or hobbies that you're passionate about. Turn off the TV—this is the opposite of flow—and get outside and do something that truly engages you.