If you have what it takes to be truly happy , this could be the answer. Matthieu Ricard, a Tibetian Budhist monk who has been called ”the word’s happiest man” has shared his top tips for becoming - and all it takes is 15 minutes a day. Although he admits to being a generally happy person, Matthieu has training his mind to focus on the positive, with incredible results. Now the monk has suggested that others could boost their mood by thinking happy thoughts for ten to 15 .