Some of the best self help prep ever

Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky says it is possible to become happier. 
Lyubomirsky and her team reviewed 51 studies that tested attempts to increase 
happiness through different types of positive thinking. The results? These 
practices can significantly enhance well-being. Here are five things you 
can do to be happier:

Be grateful -- 
Write a letter of gratitude to someone who has helped you in some way. This 
can lead to a lasting increase in happiness over weeks or even months. 
You don't even need to send the letter to reap the reward. Just writing it 
can make you feel better.

Be optimistic -- 
Visualize your ideal future, whatever that may be. Perhaps you long to find 
a loving partner or secure a fulfilling and challenging job. Imagine all 
the details and write them in a journal.

Count your blessings -- 
Every week, write down three good things that have happened to you. By focusing
on the positive, you'll remember reasons to be happy.

Use your strengths -- 
Identify your greatest personal strengths and then try to use them in new 
ways.

Commit acts of kindness -- 
Donate your time or money to a charity and you'll not only help others, but 
also yourself. People who give to others report a boost in their own 
happiness.