Interview with Dean Barley, a clinical psychologist

Barley said forgiving others leads to greater happiness as does savoring the joys of everyday life. He pointed to Doctrine and Covenants passages that clearly indicate that God wanted man to be happy in this life.

He said people should add variety in their lives and avoid creating boredom and tedium. Hobbies help, he said, as does nurturing relationships and caring for our physical bodies.

Practicing gratitude is one way to significantly and easily increase happiness. He suggested thinking of someone to whom you have never fully expressed gratitude.

"Write it down. Share it face-to-face. Bring them a laminated copy as a gift. You'll be happy for a month later," he said.

Barley included practicing random acts of kindness and committing to goals as ways to increase happiness but he cautioned against simply adding to an already crowded "to do" list.

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