Negative social media posts. Frightening headlines. Workplace challenges.

These are all things that Pamela Gail Johnson, the founder of the Society of Happy People, would label “Happiness Zappers,” and they are a fact of life. The good news is these Happiness Zappers don’t have to put a lid on our smiles.

The Society of Happy People identified 31 types of happiness to help you identify more happy moments when they happen.

Sometimes, we’re happier than we think we are; we just don’t notice all of the happiness we experience.

Pamela explains the four happiness principles for living an authentically more joyful life:

Happiness is Personal 
Happiness Zappers Can be Managed
Happiness Changes as You Change
Happiness is Bigger Than You Think

These four principles will help you to redefine personal happiness, manage your Happiness Zappers, and become more aware of the happy moments taking place all around you.