How can I be happy without friends and family?

As long as they are happy I'm happy too with or without them, I don't have to be with them just to be happy

By enjoying things that you like to do, like hobbies for example. Those things will distract you and take your mind off of worries.

You have got to be independent and believe you can be. Work hard on what you have in your mind. Your goal and you are always together

It can be difficult if you don't have any friends or family in your life. You probably feel isolated and alone and I'm sorry. But you can make your own family and find some new friends. Just put yourself out there and reach out, join a team sport, a book group or even meet some new people online. Also just know that even though family and friends are important you don't actually need others to be happy, you can find it yourself. Hang in there.

Do the things you like to do make new friends have fun with life meet new people try new things go to new places to help you try to be happy

I used to be the kind of person who based my emotion based on people. I tend to overread every of their word and interaction to me. As the time went by, I always keep in mind that no one deserves my attention if they can't return the same. When I just learn not to care and over read things, I feel less lonely and thus feel happier by myself.

Family doesn’t need to necessarily be blood related. As long as you have someone you truly trust and admire you can 100% be happy.

Learn to accept myself, and know that I am valid, even if those close for me don't make me feel that way. I can reach out to new people or co-workers.

You first need to be happy with yourself, your accomplishments, and interests. Once you're happy, or even just content with those things, you'll be able to realize that you can move on from family and old friends. A social life is important to have so you could try to engage in conversations relating to your interests and then go from there.

It is difficult as we are social creatures, but not impossible as it all depends on how much social interaction you need. As an introvert I have a very limited number of people I talk to and rely on and can go days without socialising and be perfectly happy, but many others need people around them to be happy so it depends on the individual. I think hobbies and interests where you socialise with others may help with happiness, but like I say, it's difficult and would be hard for people in the long term with no support from people who know you. That's why 7 cups helps.