TABLE 1.

Lyubomirsky’s 12 positive activities with examples of behaviors that can be implemented in everyday life.

Positive activity	Description examples
Expressing gratitude	Observe, appreciate, and write down good things in your life
Cultivating optimism	Notice and express positive sides of things
Avoiding over-thinking and social comparison	Limit rumination to one “rumination hour” per day
Practicing acts of kindness	Offer help, give (honest) compliments
Nurturing social relationships	Express love, be supportive, show appreciation
Developing strategies for coping	Find meaning in traumas, turn to social support
Learning to forgive	Write forgiveness letter(s)
Increasing flow experience	Engage in activities with balance between challenge and control
Savoring life’s joys	Be mindful when doing more of things you enjoy
Committing to your goals	Learn and practice authentic, harmonious goals
Practicing religion and spirituality	Perform spiritual activities, pray
Taking care of your body and soul	Practice meditation or physical activity