Want to Feel Happier Every Day? These 12 Brain-Boosting Habits Can Help
Daily practices can literally rewire your brain to feel more joy. A behavioral psychiatrist tells us how. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Key Takeaways Small daily actions—like showing kindness, finding humor, and stepping outside—can activate your brain's reward system and help build a lasting sense of joy. Reflecting on your values, embracing gratitude, and imagining your best self can bring clarity, purpose, and emotional resilience. Practices like letting go of anger with compassion and taking breaks from digital distractions help reduce stress and boost overall happiness. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ If you think being a happier person isn’t in the cards for you, there’s some serious behavioral neuroscience that will change your mind for good (literally). “We have more control [over our happiness] than we think," says Elissa Epel, PhD, professor and vice chair in the Department of Psychiatry at the U...
