No, we aren't kidding either! There’s a multitude of posts out there telling you how to be happiest, with suggestions ranging from exercising more to making the effort to smile and do great things for other people.
While there is absolutely no doubt that those things certainly contribute to a happy mindset, it appears there is actual science behind the way we feel and the external factors that contribute to it.
The Science of Happiness:
Lifehack.org has put together these facts and more in The Science of Happiness infographic, sourced from a number of institutes including The University of Illinois.
Which facts do you find the most interesting? Which were you surprised to read? Infographic courtesy of Lifehack.org