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Some people have no space for social drama in their lives, and that's their choice but there are others who might feel lost and lonely when they don’t have a friend circle. It is always interesting to interact with people, discover their likes and dislikes and make friends with a like-minded few. There may be times when we don’t have friends, for instance when we locate to a new city and that could be a bit difficult to deal with. Keeping that in mind, below is a list of few things you can do to stay happy even when you have zero friends:   1. Indulge yourself in a hobby. Find what it is that makes you happy- painting, yoga, hiking, gardening or horse riding and indulge yourself into it.   It will not only consume your spare time but will also infuse positivity and happiness into your life. Remember, nothing gives you the kind of glow like happiness does.   2. Get fit. A morning jog or a cardio session at the gym in the evening will surely make you a...

Last year I was reading about a European billionaire who, after losing a good chunk of his wealth in a bad investment, ended his life. The day he committed suicide, he was still a billionaire, albeit a less well-off one. Most people would think, This guy was still rich! What was he thinking? But what most people don’t understand is that happiness is not about what you have (or own) or even wherever it is you stand right now. It’s about where you feel you’re headed, about whether or not the future is looking brighter. Contrast the billionaire with a long-time job seeker who finally lands a position (which certainly doesn’t match billionairedom). What emotions would come up then? Progress! Happiness! Joy! Put simply, happiness is progress. Or as happiness researcher Shawn Achor explains: “Happiness is the joy you feel moving toward your potential.” If you feel like you “should” be happier (because, hey, you already express gratitude fo...