Prevention

5 Rules for Lasting Happiness

What’s your life’s purpose? That’s a pretty big question. And for the 99% of us who don’t have the visionary zeal of Mother Teresa or Nelson Mandela, it can be almost impossible to answer. But the experts say it comes down to one simple thing: seeking out what most fulfils you. Let’s face it, you never meet someone who’s fulfilled and miserable. Slim and miserable, sure. Rich, pretty, successful… they can all come with a side-order of feeling ‘blah’. So, ditch the usual “do more exercise, eat less cake” resolutions and use these five easy rules to unlock true contentment this year. Result? A direct route to lasting happiness.

By Emma Anderson

Feb 21, 2013