happy people...live minimally ,tell the truth,never make excuses,take time to listen,don't hold grudges,speak well of others,choose friends wisely,establish personal control,dream big,see problems as challenges,nurture social relationships,avoid social comparisons treat everyone with kindness,exercise,don't sweat the small stuff,accept what can not be changed, meditate,avoid seeking approval from others,express gratitude for what they already have,eat well,wake up at the same time every morning,and get absorbed in the ''now''