A lot of us have been brought up to believe that we do not have much control over our own happiness, that good or bad things simply happen to us, and we simply deal with them.

We tend to believe that success might lead us to happiness and we forget all about the little things. We forget that small simple acts of kindness and gratefulness can play a role in our overall well-being.

The following infographic by life coach spotter provides some simple science-backed tips to feel happier almost instantly.