Contrary to popular belief, setting goals is not the best way find happiness. Finding a better way to live is easier when you refrain from changing it constantly. Living your life actively is a harbinger for a positive everyday. Searching for life's grand meaning was found to have no role to play in being happy.

An involvement in the present movement is sure to create dollops of happy feelings. Individuals were found to live more rewarding lives when they do not dwell on having money or gaining more of it. Superficial possessions can only take you so far in finding true contentment.

As the idea of happiness, or what makes us happy, changes with time, we can create the situations we want through living in the present. This is possible through a better understanding of how to deal with circumstances instead of becoming its victim.

Regular activities, during work and otherwise, exploring new places and cuisines, forging meaningful friendships and exercising are some important factors that create happiness. According to findings by the World Happiness Database, drinking in moderation, positive self image and complements about looking good makes people happy. Societies where women were treated equally were also found to have happier men.

(AW:Sruthi)