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But don’t worry. Optimism is a habit you can learn. To raise your happiness levels: \- Strike up a conversation. Social interaction is the thing that most reliably increases people’s positive emotions, whether you're introverted or extroverted. Ask someone “what’s the best thing that’s happened to you today?” \- Choose your company wisely. Remember you ARE the top five people you spend time with. Avoid whingers, narcissists, pessimists and energy suckers.                                                influence—and be influenced by—their friends. \- Make a joy list.  List all the things that bring you joy or are fun to do. Schedule some every day. \- Give time or money to a worthy cause. Research proves that helping others makes us feel better about ourselves. Is there a local charity, or even a neighbour, who would benefit from your help or expertise? \- Although our routines make us more efficient and enhance our feelings of security and safety, a little change of pace can perk up a tedious schedule. Alter your jogging route, plan a road trip, take a walk in a different park, hang some new pictures or try a new restaurant. \- Always have something to look forward to, like a holiday you are planning, or a special meet-up with friends. The secret of happiness is something to do, someone to love and something to look forward to. ## More from The Dex. #### Get the latest news, opinions and guidance from some of business’ most bright-minded thinkers. 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