There are simple, uncomplicated ways to create more opportunities for us to be met with frequent spontaneous moments of amazement, cheer and elation. This post continues from the last to add five helpful emotions to your current repertoire to enhance and facilitate your mental and emotional health.

Fredrickson’s work on her broaden-and-build theory has paved the way for ten positive emotions to emerge into the limelight. This Part 1 of 2 introduces easy steps to inspire five of these ten positive emotions, starting from right this moment. Feeling curious?