The result is spot on — ‘To be happier, consider a habit that will help you make meaningful progress by taking consistent action’. Maybe the key to happiness,” Rubin says. Often, what results is a reckoning that leads to a break-up or a career change, and ultimately to a happier life. Feeling right asks, “Does your life reflect your values?” Lastly, there’s growth, which is inextricably linked to happiness. It’s not selfish to strive to be happier, Rubin believes.