– They’re good people. This is another factor that all happy people display. “Everything in life is about human relationships, and people who know you value you for who you are, not for your English level. A resume is overrated,” he claims, while asserting that  “there’s no such thing as a good professional who’s a bad person.” “We need good people, but not in the ‘cheesy’ sense of the word.  We need honest, upright, and tolerant people who listen,” he adds.

– Being able to break out of the loop.  “Psychologists recommend putting things into perspective, that is, being aware that problems are just another part of human existence.”  In this sense, Küppers criticized our current use of social media, which has become a mirage of a perfect world that doesn’t exist. “If you’re having a problem, you have every right not to smile, of course. But there are problems and problems. The problem is that sometimes we don’t understand it until life suddenly forces us to put things into perspective,” he warned.

– Being able to take care of what’s important. In his opinion, we all know what’s truly important in this life, but we keep it in the background due to the hectic pace of life we’re subjected to. “We live thinking that the people we love most will always be there, and that’s not true.  We often realize what’s truly important only when it’s too late”, he stated.

– Get excited about everything you do. Without a doubt, another key shared by the happiest people, he explains, is that they are able to get excited about everything they do.

– Be grateful for everything. As Küppers explains, most people with a sense of ‘joie de vivre’ are very grateful.  “Your life is how you want to approach it; you choose at every moment, and this is the most important thing. If you follow these steps, over time you’ll realize that life becomes more exciting,” she concludes.