Why can't I just be happy?

Happiness much like other emotions can not be forced upon yourself , it's passive and natural . You should not focus and force yours of to be happy as it results in you asking questions much like "why can't I just be happy" this results in you thinking about the things that are making you unhappy subcontiously , which prevents you from actually being happy . You should rather focus the possitive such as likes and hobbies you have and dive into them . Rather than dwelling on why you are not Happy you should look forward in life on things that you can do , finally just smile and laugh !!

Depression is an illness that takes away the joy to be happy and it robs us from having a positive frame of mind.

I think that people forget, they forget that happiness isn't some magical thing that comes whenever. Happiness is a choice, it's a choice you sometimes have to make daily for yourself. The way you live your daily life will determine your state of mind and your state of mind will either make you or break you. Happiness isn't easy for you, I'm guessing. Life will kick the life out of you till you're lying on the ground helpless thinking if this is even worth it. But my god, it is. You deserve love and joy and above all this, you deserve happiness xxx

Being happy in this complex society can be challenging! When you aren't happy it is often because you are aware of what happens around you. Just take little steps and don't forget to breath.

You can, you just need to stop being so hard on yourself and enjoy life because you only have one of them.

Because you don't want to be. feel it from your heart and be happy in every situation. that should be Mantra of your life.

Happiness is not guaranteed. No one can be happy at all times, because life doesn't work that way. True happiness can only be felt when one experiences sadness; a balance of both emotions is needed for one to be truly happy.

I believe HAPPINESS is a choice :) I don't know what you're going through right now, but I can feel that it puts barrier for you to be happy. Whatever it may be, eventually it will pass. Then you'll have the reason to smile again :) Hashtag ChooseHappiness ;)

Not everyone is happy, that would be impossible to have everyone in the world to be happy. To some degree everyone is content in there lives in where they are or they would change the situation. Some people are also just plain miserable but still content in where they are or they would change it.

If a person or individual chooses to be happy they can. Life is about choices individuals choose to make. You are the gatekeeper of your life! We are faced with many challenges in life good ones and bad ones. However, you have the option to choose between the two. Accept the one you choose and be happy with your decision. Know one can ever make you sad or unhappy if you choose not to be. Always be content with the choice you make. Remember, life is a game, therefore, choose wisely when playing the game!