The Happiness Manifesto

By Emily Co

Updated on 10/29/2014 at 10:00 AM

A lot of people say there isn't a formula to happiness. We respectfully disagree and believe that if you follow our happiness manifesto, you'll find your joie de vivre.

  1. I will strive to be kind to others, no matter what.
  2. I will remember to be grateful every day.
  3. I will live my life to the fullest with no regrets.
  4. I won't let other people bring me down.
  5. I will always try to see the other side and not just focus on my side of the story.
  6. I will smile often.
  7. I will regularly tell the people I love that I love them and why.
  8. I will give them hugs.
  9. I will shower my pet with love.
  10. I will look my best every day — to look good is to feel good.
  11. I will put myself first, because the best way to love others is to love myself first.
  12. I will love my body.
  13. I will embrace my differences.
  14. I will forgive because I deserve peace.
  15. I will listen with the intent to understand, not reply.
  16. I won't compare myself to others.
  17. I will keep going when the going gets tough.
  18. I will surround myself with people who treat me right — love isn't supposed to hurt.
  19. I will believe that anything is possible.
  20. I won't live my life trying to please others.
  21. I will speak up when I need to.
  22. I will do the right thing even when it's not easy.
  23. I will see failure as a learning experience.
  24. I will treat everyone around me the way I would like to be treated.
  25. I will be myself.