Ok - so happiness can't possibly boil down to one solitary thing, however many researchers believe that if you HAD to it would be gratitude. Gratitude can not only be the path to a more life satisfaction but even improve your heart.
But being "grateful" isn't necessarily easy, especially if you are prone to a strong negativity…
Doing a good deed, especially in the moment and out of the blue, can boost your happiness.
When you're feeling down, you're likely more in your head than out of it. You may not even be particularly tuned in to others and the world around you at all. You're simply bummed out and likely ruminating about…