Keep reminding yourself that you have the right to be happy and content. Nothing and nobody can take this right away from you. And you have numerous opportunities to work on it yourself, to lead a fulfilled life, to find happiness. Our 15 rules for happiness are designed to help you free yourself from the things that drain your energy. So that you can focus on what is good for you and find happiness. It's best to get started right away: Let happiness into your life. Permanently.

1 Say a happiness mantra
The great thing is that you can influence your mood yourself. Stand up straight when you wake up and say to yourself loud and clear: "I want to be happy today!" Feel what this does to you.

2 Enjoy the moment
Have you already felt the sun on your skin today? Looked at the flower in your living room? There is a real source of strength in things that we often only notice peripherally. Recharge your batteries again and again. Find happiness in small things and events.

3 Focus negative thoughts in a positive way
Start by simply reprogramming negative sentences such as "I can't do that": Write down positive variations on it, for example, "I have the courage and skills to accomplish all tasks." Internalize these thoughts.

4 Laugh, sing and dance exuberantly
All three activities release a lot of happiness hormones, you feel exhilarated and liberated, become more optimistic - and also charm those around you with your self-confident charisma.

5 Love - especially yourself
Having and maintaining good relationships is a basic prerequisite for a fulfilled life. Start with yourself to find happiness. Take care of yourself, accept yourself, love yourself. Do you notice how your heart opens up? If you value yourself, you can get even closer to your partner, your family and your friends.

6 Give others a little pleasure
Whether it's a compliment for a colleague's performance, holding the door open for a neighbor or a postcard to a good friend: we give ourselves a gift when we give something to others.

7 Discover the power of gratitude
No, not every day is good. But every day has something good. It's up to us to keep focusing on what enriches our lives and what we can be grateful for. The best way to do this is to write these things down - in a gratitude diary.

8 Stay as you are - unique
Stop trying to fit in! You won't find happiness by conforming to the wishes of others, but by remaining yourself and fulfilling your own needs.

9 Use bad experiences to your advantage
It's really annoying when something goes wrong. But instead of just feeling sorry for yourself, you can also seize the opportunity: An obstacle has come up? Then just climb over it. Is one path now blocked for you? Then the next path will definitely lead you to your dream destination.

10 Create a list of accomplishments
Always writing down everything that still needs to be done is a real mood killer. Instead, write down everything you have already achieved and what you are particularly proud of. Bet you'll add up a lot?

11 Treat yourself to comfort food
In the USA it's the peanut butter sandwich, here it's rice pudding: comfort food that is good for body and soul alike. Which dishes make you happy? Help yourself more often. It's easy to find happiness and it's also quite enjoyable! How do you avoid falling into the calorie trap? With THISNutella-without-sugar recipe!

12 Simply let go of your fears
The fear of being disappointed or making mistakes robs us of many wonderful moments. Take a look at your fears from the outside. What's wrong with simply letting go of worries and having more courage? Nothing - you can only gain.

13 Become a role model for others
Being able to motivate others is a great feeling. Become a role model for happiness and put others around you in a good mood yourself. At best, this will have a contagious effect ...

14 Make fixed feel-good appointments
What do you particularly enjoy, what makes you feel good? Whether it's a walk by the water, a hot bath, meeting friends - plan fixed times for it. This will help you create islands of happiness in your everyday life, which will provide a balance in stressful times.

15 Follow your heart
More joie de vivre means getting out of your comfort zone and into adventure. Spread your wings and follow your heart - it knows the direction you should take. Make your dreams come true. Now!