Recognize the moments of joy that each day brings.

True happiness doesn’t hit like a lightning bolt or a million-dollar lottery jackpot. Life is full of smaller pleasures, like enjoying beautiful weather, checking in with someone you care about, or taking time to do something you enjoy.  Being conscious of life’s little joys can take you a long way toward feeling happier.  Do you find yourself constantly putting a negative spin on life and then reminding yourself how hard life is?  Take action to change your self-talk by countering the negatives with positive examples of the joys that come with each day.   And pat yourself on the back for stepping up to the plate and meeting the challenge.