There are hundreds of different studies that show how you choose to live your life – what you do and how you decide to think – play an enormous role in your ability to be happy. In other words, not only are you a victim of chemicals floating around in your head. You can find some very concrete steps to take reins of your life and your mood improve. It is extremely important to remember that our lives are not entirely pre-determined by our genes. For example, the environment you are exposed to influences whether certain genes are turned on or off. Your genes and behavior can also shutdown. So can your thoughts. You can do much more influence over your vote, then you may have thought. Here are the top ten of Happiness Strategies that have been scientifically documented to improve mood.

• Count your blessings and appreciate what you have. Every day, write down three things you are thankful for them or your partner or a close friend says. The people who actively focus on just what their lives will be happier people. Do you think more this way, your brains will be more and more new nerve pathways and the second recurring nature determine this positive way of thinking will be.
• The optimism of the practice. Expect positive results. Always try to get the best in people, situations and circumstances to see. You do not Pollyanna, nor should you be unrealistic, but there are always two good and bad points – - to a person, a situation or circumstance. Emphasis on the property. The optimistic thoughts are often self-fulfilling. When people are optimistic and believe that something good will come of what they work for, they will sooner endure when they hit roadblocks. Their resilience and persistence are what induce them to succeed.

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