Book excerpt: 52 simple steps to a better life Our ceaseless toil to achieve success often assumes that our ultimate goal—happiness—lies at the end of a rainbow. But what if the key to happiness lies within each of us, and it is for us to build our own local Shangri-La, a Happy Street? Happiness guru Dr Rekha Shetty’s new book shows us how we can make every day special by following some simple mantras and doing just a little bit to make a difference to our immediate environs. -Seize the day -Practise acts of compassion -Take a break -Celebrate the little things -Treat yourself to joy -Leave your footprint on life -Build your own sustainable environment -Bring Lakshmi home Happy Street is your very own step-by-step guide to achieving happiness for yourself and to building a better community.