In a 1960 Peanuts strip, Charlie Brown asks Linus, “What do you think you’d like to be when you grow up?” Linus turns to Charlie Brown and exclaims, “Outrageously happy!” As an elementary schooler, Linus has his finger on a concept that many adults struggle with: how can we be outrageously happy? For Linus, happiness is found in his iconic blue blanket; for Charlie Brown, his warm puppy, Snoopy. For those of us outside of a comic strip, thinking back to Charlie Brown, we’re reminded of one important detail: making yourself happier can be a matter of doing something simple like finally kicking that football.

For us, those little ways to be happier might seem a bit more mundane, looking going to therapy, spending a day with your kids, or even researching warranties. But be assured that even the simplest things can make a big difference—here are just a few easy ways that you can take one more step towards becoming outrageously happy:

Spend some time around loved ones

When people on their deathbeds are asked about their life’s biggest regrets, one of the most common answers is consistently having not spent enough time with the people that matter most: their friends and family. Make the time to go on a date night with your spouse, take your kids to the petting zoo, or call your parents. Not only will you give your happiness levels a boost, but you’ll likely do the same for your loved one, too.

Give yourself the gift of peace of mind

Studies show that procrastination harms your happiness—after all, how can you focus on what’s great about your life if you’re distracted by those tasks you’re putting off? Take a few minutes and run those errands, pay that bill that’s accumulating late fees, and set up that RV warranty for your upcoming trip.

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Take a breath

You probably know that meditation has plenty of happiness benefits, but you don’t need to go about it so seriously if you don’t want to. A few simple deep breaths can make a world of difference. Consider asking your therapist about breathing exercises that can help or searching Google for some that others swear by. If nothing else, just take a deep breath in, then a deep breath out—you probably feel a little bit better already.

Smile.

You’ve heard the phrase “fake it ’til you make it.” The same principle applies to happiness, in a psychological sense. If you’re smiling, you’ll automatically feel a bit happier. So put on a silly video, pet your cat, or just tell yourself to smile without a reason. Simply activating those face muscles will give you a reason to smile.

Talk to someone about the things keeping you from feeling truly happy.

Sometimes, you need a stronger remedy, so to speak, to increase your happiness levels. You might be dealing with mental illness or negative circumstances that are taking a toll on your mental health and well-being. In that case, you’ll likely benefit from talking to a professional, who can help you through it—no one knows happiness better than your therapist.

That said, you don’t need to be struggling to benefit from talking to a mental health professional, nor do you have to go to a therapist’s office to see results. Organizations like the Therapy Group of NYC utilize telemedicine methods so you can talk to a professional (and consequentially feel happier) from the comfort of your couch.

There are lots of ways you can feel happier this week or this minute. Cross that task off your to-do list, plan an afternoon with your family this weekend, and book an appointment with a mental health professional to take things a step further. And, through it all, remember to smile!