A Doctor Says This is How to Develop Healthy Habits and Make Them Last

If one of your goals is to feel happier, Dr. Andersen said, "organize your life around what matters most to you." You can avoid (or lessen) stress and frustration by prioritizing the tasks that add meaning to your life.

"Organizing our life around the pursuit of what's most important to us appears to convey a type of immunity, an enhanced tolerance to whatever life dishes out."