A multi-disciplinary group of experts in the UK did an experiment to help the residents of a town there find happiness. Here are the ten tips they came up with.

1. Plant something and nurture it.

2. Count your blessings--at least five--at the end of each day.

3. Take time to talk. Have an hour-long conversation with a loved one each week.

4. Phone a friend with whom you have not spoken for a while and arrange to meet up.

5. Give yourself a treat every day and take the time to really enjoy it.

6. Have a good laugh at least once a day.

7. Get physical. Exercise for half an hour three times a week.

8. Smile at and/or say hello to a stranger at least once each day.

9. Cut your TV viewing by half.

10. Spread kindness. Do a good turn for someone every day.