To increase your happiness, you may want to consider friending more miserable-seeming people on Facebook.

FORBES: Do Our Happy Friends on Facebook Make Us Sad?

Getting a job, especially one you really want, can certainly impact your self-worth and general happiness.

FORBES: 14 Tips For Staying Calm During A Job Interview

When a dog devotes so much of herself to your happiness, it only stands to reason you would want to make that dog happy in return.

NPR: 'Dog is My Co-Pilot'