savour enjoyable moments; take a second to really be there and enjoy it
use negative visualisation (“what if I didn’t have this awesome thing?”)
think as if today was your last day to increase gratitude (esp. in terms of jobs)
practice gratitude
daily reset your reference points (i.e., what are you comparing your life/stuff to?)
interrupt consumption (take a break from a good movie or fun thing; it will make you appreciate coming back to it more — commercial breaks actually increase enjoyment of shows)
Things that actually make us happy”
signature strengths in a job > money
“flow” in a job > money
growth mindset > fixed mindset
practicing kindness
social connection (even when you think it will not make you happy!!!)
time affluence > money (value your [free] time more than money)
mindfulness via meditation exercise
good sleep
Implementation
use situational support (e.g., putting candy in a drawer instead of on your desk will make you less likely to eat it; set yourself up for success)
set specific goals practice goal implementation intentions (i.e. If it is this time in this place, I will do this behavior)
