Happiness has long been a part of human life. However, it is only in recent years when psychologists actually started looking at happiness from an academic standpoint. Now, people want to know how happy we are, what makes us cheerful and how it affects us as a person. That is basically what happiness psychology is all about.

Also known as positive psychology, the study of happiness has brought forth a lot of important questions. The study also reflects the growing number of people who would rather find out the key to happiness than to earn a lot of money.

Read on to find out more about happiness psychology and what makes us happy.

It would seem fair and accurate to say that a common 'quest' shared by many would be how to find happiness in our daily lives. Authentic happiness may be defined by different people in different ways but ultimately it comes down to an inner peace we feel. It therefore stands to reason that the key to happiness is finding that inner peace which brings us to our discussion here today. What is it we can do to or how is it we can act that will help bring happiness, or more of it, into our lives?

Here are 5 simple techniques you can immediately use with little effort that will help put 'pep in your step' and bring happiness into your life.