100 Things to Make You Happy

100 Things to Make You Happy — page 3
FOREWORD Dear Reader As the director of the Happiness Project which explores the art and science of being happy I have been investi gating happiness for 20 years In every country and in every culture when people are asked what they want the most popular answer is happiness And when parents are asked what they most want for their children the answer is also happiness Every one wants to be happy People often ask me What is the secret to happiness One secret is Don't wait to be happy Happiness doesn't magically come to you through things you can buy or something you can own it's a state of mind that already exists in you The secret to happiness is to start by doing things that make you happy Doing things that make you happy is good for your physical and mental health Scientists have described laughter as sta tionary jogging because a good laugh gives you many of the same benefits as physical exercise And smiling releases brain chemicals that help you feel calm and peaceful Being happy helps you feel confident make friends be optimis tic and go out and explore life This book will help you be true to yourself discover talents and strengths and live a life you love This is the purpose of happi ness to help you embrace who you are and enjoy every moment of your precious one of a kind life ROBERT HOLDEN PH D AUTHOR OF HAPPINESS NOW AND BE HAPPY