1. Focus on what’s important

    Money isn’t happiness and the pleasure it can buy is fleeting. What does make us happy? Having experiences—think: going skiing vs. getting a new shirt. And experiences are closely tied to relationships. The activities we engage in often build and strengthen our connections to other people. So with that in mind, here’s a list of questions from the above article that will help turn your focus to the things that will bring lasting happiness.

    Have I…

    1. …made certain that those I love feel loved?
    2. …done something today that improved the world?
    3. …reviewed and honed my plans for the future?
    4. …accomplished something worthwhile?
    5. …collected some wonderful memories?