Optimists believe they have control over their lives and thus create opportunities for good things to happen.

Most people start the year by aspiring to be happier in life, but the stresses that come with personal issues, responsibilities, work and relationships often leave us frustrated, worried, or even depressed.  Thankfully, health researchers and experts have discovered that our minds can be trained to experience happiness by:

1. Practising optimism
2. Doing volunteer work altruistically
3. Being grateful
4. Strengthening your social connections; and
5. Finding your life purpose