#25 - Celebrate birthdays

Don't just let your birthday pass by quietly. Celebrate it with friends and loved ones, celebrate life!

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln

#24- Give yourself a treat

When you've accomplished something, celebrate and reward yourself. Giving yourself a treat is a good trick to help you stay motivated. But be careful not to over-indulge!

Photo - Shot in Paris, France, 2007.

#23 - Breathe correctly

Breathing can deeply influence our health and happiness. Deep breathing raises levels of blood oxygen, promoting health in many ways — from stimulating the digestive process to improving fitness and mental performance. Learn how to breathe correctly and you can melt away tension and stress and improve your energy.

#22 - Do something exhilarating

Exhilarating activities like white water rafting, sky diving or bungee jumping give an incredible adrenalin rush, leaving one feeling thrilled and happy.

Photo - Shot in Chiangmai, Thailand 2008

#21 - Flower power

Flowers are the perfect pick-me-up to boost our moods. Place some flowers in the house or office. If you start the day in a positive mood, you'll transfer happy feelings to others around you too.

In the hope of reaching the moon, men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet. - Albert Schweitzer

Photo - Shot in Paris, France 2007

#20- Upgrade your knowledge

Read, upgrade your knowledge and learn new things.

"You can't do anything about the length of your life, but you can do something about its width and depth." - Shira Tehrani

#19 - Visit a farmers market

Happiness is seeing the pride farmers take in their produce as I walk through a farmers market.

Photo - Shot in Loire, France, 2007.