Friends & Goals make you happy

People can also increase their set point of happiness by engaging in certain exercises and cognitive practices. Staying away from negative emotions and concentrating on the positives is an effective way to change that inherent point on the ladder of happiness, said Dr. Martin Seligman, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the founder of a newly emerging field called “positive psychology,” which focuses on positive human emotions.
He said it is necessary to set important goals and create meaningful relationships with people.
Dr. Ed Diener, professor of psychology at the University of Illinois, found that the top 10 percent of the happiest students share one major thing in common: spending time with close friends and family. “The best way to be truly happy is to have friends and work toward your goals,” said Whitney Brammer, a second-year psychology student. “Instead of thinking about happiness, people should just do it.” [Source]