How to Be Deeply, Blissfully Happy in 2013

By Tara Rasmus, Designed by Ammiel Mendoza, Refinery29
Resolutions, schmezalutions: there's a reason why those stinkin' things never last past January 14. Yes, it was totally noble that time you pledged to be super-organized-all-the-time-everywhere and drink-only-green-juice-from-here-to-eternity, but let's get real. We all want to be happier, healthier and wealthier versions of ourselves in 2013, but we have a tendency to set up goals that are so lofty (and expensive, and complicated) that they're next to impossible to carry out.

Well, Gretchen Rubin (author of the immensely successful blog-turned-book The Happiness Project, as well as the new tome Happier at Home) has a message for all of us New Year's grumps: the best resolutions are not really resolutions at all, but quick, d'oh-worthy tips that we're surprised we never thought of. From taking a moment enjoying your favorite scents (hello, beloved morning coffee!) to giving your roommate a warm hello every evening (yes, even when she neglected to take out the trash again), her tips are crazy-simple, yet they can make a huge difference in your health, happiness, and productivity. Read on to learn this wellness guru's tips that you can start right now and get accomplished in five minutes - you'll be on the fast track to your happiest year yet before you know it.


More from Refinery29:
Get-Healthy Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
How To Boost Your Metabolism in 9 Easy Steps
How To Do Your Makeup In 5 Minutes (Really!)