10 Psychological Tricks To Keep You Happy

All backed by scientific evidence

Emeka Nwanedo
8 min readMar 28, 2024
Photo by Lesly Juarez on Unsplash

Happiness is what we live for.

It’s the reason behind most of our actions. However, we are not guaranteed to be happy all the time or even half the time. In today’s fast-paced world, understanding these psychological tricks can be invaluable for maintaining a positive mindset.

This post delves into practical tips backed by psychological research, providing you with actionable insights to cultivate happiness in your daily life. By adopting these tricks, you can create more happiness for yourself and others, you can navigate challenges more effectively, and experience greater fulfilment.

Whether it’s managing stress, fostering gratitude, or staying productive, you can find techniques here to help you stay happy as you navigate life.

1. People are naturally happier when they are busy.

There is a sense of purpose and fulfilment that staying busy gives people. Research shows that busy people are happier than idle people. Waking up early, performing your morning routines and facing the day with clear goals and objectives can benefit one’s self-image and inadvertently make you a happier person.

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Emeka Nwanedo

2X Top Writer. An ex-banker who’s now dedicated to lifelong learning. A proud dad of 2 lovely kids and a published researcher.