(1.) Peace through humility.<p>* The humble live in continuous peace, while in the hearts of the proud are envy and frequent anger.<p>(2.) Establish constructive, rational ways of thinking.<p>* Constructive thinking is defined as "the degree to which a person's automatic thinking ... facilitates solving problems in everyday life at a minimum cost in stress."<p>* The more constructively you think, the happier you feel, and the better your emotional adjustment.<p>(3.) Strive for joy and contentment, not happiness.<p>* It’s important to make a distinction between joy and happiness. Happiness is circumstantial, like the pleasure that comes from eating ice cream on a sunny day at the beach. Such happiness is slippery and can vanish in a second. But joy is different. At the very least, it isn’t based on circumstances, which means it can’t be taken away<p>(4.) Enable contentment.<p>* “Though a good dinner is not to be despised — yet it is not worthy to be compared with a contented mind, which is a continual feast.”<p>* Contentment may be particularly useful for counteracting problems that stem from fear and anxiety.<p>(5.) Be patient.<p>* That’s what patience is. It’s being able to have this sense, in the middle of craziness, that all is not necessarily well according to circumstances, but all is well. Patience is being rooted in something outside of yourself, even when our hearts are weak and frail.<p>* Listen patiently and with an open mind.<p>(6.) Reduce negative emotions.<p>* Distorted evaluation of our performance in front of other people is the reason for depression and anxiety.<p>* Most negative emotions are completely useless. Resentment, bitterness, hate, and jealousy have never improved the quality of life for a single human being.<p>(7.) Purity and simplicity give freedom.<p>* “Purity and simplicity are the two wings with which man soars above the earth and all temporary nature.”<p>* The happiest homes in the world are not those in which are the finest carpets, the costliest pictures, the most luxurious furniture — but those in which glad, peaceful hearts dwell.<p>(8.) Build beautiful habits.<p>* Most of the choices we make each day may feel like the products of well-considered decision making, but they’re not. They’re habits.<p>* Create healthful, beautiful habits to live sustainably and achieve long-term goals.<p>(9.) Exercise regularly.<p>* Regular cardio exercise can help you sleep better, feel more alert and energetic, and enjoy reduced risks for cancer, diabetes and osteoporosis.<p>(10.) Eat healthily.<p>* The key public health challenge today is to reduce intake of all highly processed carbohydrates in favor of whole carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, legumes and minimally processed grains) and healthful fats (like nuts, avocado and olive oil).