Characteristics of the Happiest people (Lyubomisrsky, 2008)

• They devote a lot of time to their family and friends, nurturing and enjoying those relationships
• They are comfortable expressing gratitude for all they have
• They are often the first to offer helping hands to coworkers and passersby
• They practice optimism when imaging their futures
• They savor life's pleasures and try to live in the present moment
• They make physical exercise a weekly and even daily habit
• They are deeply committed to lifelong goals and ambitions 
• They are posed and resilient in coping with life challenges and difficultie