We can develop new habits.”She and other researchers have observed happy people tend to have certain habits. Which habits can you adopt to increase your level of happiness? “Spending more quality time with your partner, spouse, or kids, or reconnecting with old friends, are sure-fire ways to increase your own and others’ average levels of joy,” Lyubomirsky said via email. Expressing gratitude will encourage you to appreciate your good fortune and help get you through the rest of the day or week, Lyubomirsky noted. And join us next week on the Chasing Life podcast when we explore what it means to live a good life.

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Persons: Sanjay Gupta, Sonja Lyubomirsky, ” Lyubomirsky, Lyubomirsky, ”, it’s, you’ve, “ Organizations: CNN, University of California Locations: Riverside