10 Hints to make you happier this week

Did you know your brain is like a computer's operating system?

The good news is that this means you can program your brain to choose happiness.

Here are the top 10 happiness hacks:

1. Worrying about money is one of the biggest causes of unhappiness, but no amount of money can make you happy unless you shift into gratitude and abundance mode.  
2. Worrying is also a misuse of your imagination. You’re better off using your energy to do things that you can control and accept the rest.
3. Your expectations determine your experiences. Expect the best out of your day, and you will usually get it.
4. Most of the things that go wrong won't last. Ask yourself if it will still matter in a year’s time. When the answer is no, then it doesn’t matter today.
5. Being optimistic is not about being naïve that nothing can go wrong. It’s understanding that things can go wrong, but expecting them to go right.   
6. Understand that no matter how bad things are at a moment in time, the time will pass and your life will be good again.
7. Choose your battles wisely. Unless it's worth fighting for, walk away and spare your energy.
8. Have the courage to say ‘no’ to the things you don’t want, to allow yourself to say ‘yes’ to the things you do want.
9. Putting yourself first doesn’t mean you put everyone else last. Do the right things for yourself, without doing the wrong things by anyone else.
10. Regardless of your experiences in 2016, it’s never too late to start backing yourself. Be courageous in your decision-making. Stand by your choices and never look back.

About Michael Yardney Michael is a director of Metropole Property Strategists who help their clients grow, protect and pass on their wealth through independent, unbiased property advice and advocacy. He's once again been voted Australia's leading property investment adviser and one of Australia's 50 most influential Thought Leaders. His opinions are regularly featured in the media.