CELEBRATE FOR NO REASON

Don’t wait for a special occasion to celebrate your life! Pop open a bottle of sparkling cider on a random Monday. Grab a bunch of colorful balloons at the grocery store and let them loose around your apartment. Keep a packet of “just-in-case” confetti on hand to toss on a whim. Use any day as an excuse to toast yourself.

KEEP A TALISMAN WITHIN REACH

Talismans are like lucky charms: They carry good vibes wherever they go. Keep your own personal talisman nearby for whenever you need a happiness boost. It could be a stress ball you squeeze when trying to come up with a creative idea, a keychain inscribed with a favorite quote that makes you smile, or a crystal that has certain healing properties.

STOP TO SMELL THE ROSES

Did you know flowers are nature’s way of triggering the release of dopamine in your brain? When you see their bright colors and inhale those fragrant scents, it creates an immediate, positive effect on your mood. So the next time you need a little lift, pick up a bouquet of wildflowers at the farmers’ market, or pause at your neighbor’s lilac bush.