Sometimes no matter how hard you try to think about everything you have positive in your life, you still can't feel happy. However happiness is not only a feeling; it is also a decision.
Put Your Tech to the Side
Research shows that happiness comes quicker to the brain when we don't have to think about too many things at the same time. Being attached to your mobile device or anything else you use is constantly putting your brain in multi-tasking mode. So take a 20 minute break every now and then and forget about your phone.
Listen to your body
Many of us forget to check our bodies unless we're feeling sick or if we're working out, then we really realize every bit of pain than we're feeling. However, when we get stressed our bodies tend to hold tension in certain areas such as the chest, shoulders, and neck. Take a few minutes to realize where you are holding tension and try to relax those areas.
Okay, we all know that we smile when we're happy, but what about smiling when you're not? Smiling, even if it is forced, can actually make you feel better. The parts of the brain associated with happiness activate as if you you are smiling because you are actually happy. The result? You actually feel happier.