The Power of Happiness (Staying Happy) cheat sheet

Happiness is a mental or emotional state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Wikipedia, Wolfram Alpha Means different things to different people.
The Happiness Advantage Shawn Achor Happiness brings success. #1 Focus on the positive. #2 Mindset determines success. #3 Look for positive patterns. #4 Triumph over adversity-mindset, relationship support #5 Small manageable goals. #6 20 second ritual to form habit #7 Social investment #8 Bahavior is contagious.

The pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal International Day of Happiness, 20 March (First event on 20 March 2013)
The Happiness Project Gretchen Rubin Happiness is possible. More feeling good. Less feeling bad. Live up to your expectation. Mindfulness. Conscious, nonjudgemental awareness. Make other people happy by being happy yourself. Stay in the moment. Be yourself. Strong relationship with others. Happiness Is a Choice Barry Neil Kaufman Happiness is a birthright. Make happiness the priority. Freedom to be yourself. Let go of judgement. Be present. Discard regrets about the past and worries about the future. Be grateful and appreciate people/events. Decide to be happy. Live your dreams. The Untethered Soul Michael A. Singer

Resolve pain the moment it arises for freedom and happiness. Do not try to change or fix others. Discover and perfect your gift to the world. What you avoid imprisons you. Say what you mean, feel, believe. Be kind to yourself. Be grateful. Do what is best. Learn to reconcile the past with the present.
Obstacles

Emotional Resilience David Viscott

Determinant of Happiness How a person thinks and acts 30% Genetics 50%

Circumstance 20%

30% within our control

Manage mind, increase happiness. Make happiness your priority. Learn to sit back and let go. Choose to be happy and make it a priority. Purpose of life is to enjoy and learn from your experience. Key to happiness know yourself. Choose unconditional happiness stay conscious, centered, committed.
Quotes

Not knowing what you actually want. Feel insecure. Not placing priority on happiness. Blame others for unhappiness. Effort in achieving happiness is counter-productive. Thinking that happiness belongs only to the successful ones. Allowing inaccurate beliefs about happiness to rule the life. Putting off important decisions or actions.

Actions

Be kind to yourself. Practise appreciation and gratitude. Clarify your values. Keep a journal of achievements. Keep a happiness list. o Something to love. o Something to do. o Something to look forward to.

Happiness is the whole aim and end of human existence. Aristotle, The Nicomachean Ethics Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony. Mahatma Gandhi

Underlying Concepts: A decision. Love & Fear. Positive vs. Negative. Optimistic vs. Pessimistic. State or Trait. Sense of pleasure, gratefulness vs. rich and meaningful life. Resilience-handle pain and disappointment in life. Knowing your purpose. Social relationships. Helping others. Coherence of goals. Taking responsibility. Culture and environment. Spirituality and religion. Health. Balance.