Tip 1

top of your list then other things will take precedence.

If other things take precedence, they may well interfere

with your efforts to feel good.

Tip 2

to fail. Just like in any other life domain, the successful

pursuit of happiness requires planning.

Tip 3

requires effective goal setting. And don’t forget to

make sure your goals are SMART (specific,

measurable, achievable, relevant and timed).

Tip 4

sounds obvious, many people simple forget to do

things from which they gain pleasure. And do them as

often as possible.

© Dr. Timothy Sharp 2005

www.thehappinessinstitute.com

Tip 5

satisfaction is also an important part of happiness. So

make sure that when you’re planning your tasks and

activities you include things that might not be fun, but

from which you’ll gain a sense of achievement.

Tip 6

Although we all have responsibilities there’s no reason

why we can’t approach much of our lives in a playful

manner. In fact, those who do so will undoubtedly be

happier.

Tip 7

faults and weaknesses are to avoid problems. Know

where your strengths lie to be really happy and to

succeed in life.

Tip 8

should endeavour to improve in areas in which we’re

weak there’s just as much, if not more, to be gained

from focusing on the maximal utilisation of your

strengths (including all your positive qualities and

attributes).

© Dr. Timothy Sharp 2005

www.thehappinessinstitute.com

Tip 9

happy. Keep a look out for new ways to approach life

and to have fun.

Tip 10

have many choices in life one of which is whether to

focus on all the things we don’t have (of which there

might be many), or to focus on all the things we do

have. There’s no doubt, that gratitude and

appreciation will significantly increase your chances of

experiencing happiness.

Tip 11

love before we can be loved. To love others and to be

loved by others is a key component of happiness.

Tip 12

working on and in their relationships. Happy people

tend to be more supportive of other people in their life.

Happy people are more generous and altruistic.

© Dr. Timothy Sharp 2005

www.thehappinessinstitute.com

Tip 13

quality relationships. So as well as working to improve

the quality of your relationships (as noted in Tip 12) it’s

also worthwhile working to improve the number of your

relationships.

Tip 14

been quoted saying that “The central method for

achieving a happier life is to train your mind in a daily

practice that weakens negative attitudes and

strengthens positive ones.” Learn first to identify your

thoughts and then begin to challenge those that are

negative and unhelpful.

Tip 15

14, there are two parts to developing helpful, optimistic

thinking. The first is to weed out unhelpful negative

thoughts and the second is to plant more positive,

optimistic ones. This is essentially a skill, and like any

other skill becomes easier and more effective with

practice.

© Dr. Timothy Sharp 2005

www.thehappinessinstitute.com

Tip 16

Exercise regularly. Although not impossible, it’s

difficult to be happy if you’re constantly sick and not

very healthy.

Tip 17

Consistent with Tip 16, it’s difficult to be happy if you’re

constantly tired and struggling to find enough energy to

get through the day. To assist with this, regularly

practice relaxation and/or meditation strategies.

Tip 18

to believe they’re more in control of their lives. In

doing so, they’re more likely to take an active

approach to solving problems. If something’s not quite

right in your life, do something. And further, make sure

that what you’re doing is important. Put first things

first.

Tip 19

can’t control. And learn to be wise enough to know the

difference.

© Dr. Timothy Sharp 2005

www.thehappinessinstitute.com

Tip 20

him who has the vision to recognise it as such.” The

only moment in which we can truly be happy is the

present moment. The only moment over which we

have control is the present moment. So be happy

now! Because if not now, then when?

Tip 21 – an EXTRA tip to make you happy!

Develop happiness routines and make them a part of

your every day living. Remind yourself however you

can to do what you need to do and reward yourself as

often as possible for doing what you’ve done.