This may sound odd but you don't want to be happy all the time. I told you it would sound odd.
Here's the problem. If you go into an emotional flat line, you won't know where that flat line is. Is it "elation" or is it a bad "funk"? If there are no downs in your life, how do you know when you up??? Life really is a roller coaster, especially the emotional end and the lows are just as important as the highs. They each bring the other into perspective.
I have been in a depression since about 1986. I spent a while in therapy but it didn't help much and now I am just plodding along. A great day for me is one where I feel nothing. Not high, not low, just inert.
As for believing in yourself, that is another matter entirely. Self confidence can be developed by attacking challenges instead of seeking ways to avoid them. I know, easier said than done. Start small and work up. If you are very comfortable in a situation, maybe you aren't reaching far enough. Always reach for that which you can't quite grasp.
Good luck and go after the fruit in the top of the tree. I is much sweeter, in more ways than one.
2006-11-12 02:25:33
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answered by gimpalomg 7
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Wow this is the all time question...the secret to happiness!!! We are human, therefore an emotional creature. We are happy, sad, angry, scared, etc. I struggle with these myself. Building confidence takes time and once you have reached that level of confidence you will ultimately believe in yourself and then maybe even find happiness. I know that sometimes I will even fish for a compliment by saying...."you know I am not really good at this"...then with hopefullness my friend willl say, 'yes you are you do a great job'. Sometimes this is how we build confidence...or at least I do. Staying positive and having a good attitude is a good place to start!!! Not always easy but I know you can do it!! ; )
2006-11-12 02:17:08
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answered by One Of The Girls 3
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You won't always be happy. Peter Pan wasn't happy all the time and he was in never never land. Believing in yourself, doesn't mean, not doubting your decisions or abilities. It simply means be true to yourself. Do what you know is good and right, and don't worry about what others will think of you. As you get older, you will remember your life as being a good one.
2006-11-12 02:15:58
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answered by T C 6
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I don't think anyone can always be happy but I think always believing in yourself is a start. You have to like yourself first.
2006-11-12 02:07:10
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answered by uknowme 6
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First thing you have to look at your self and believe in your self and dont worry about what other people think , look at it this way when you wake up in the morning look in the mirror and say to your self and say your the one that is going to choice how my day is going to turn out also say to your self in the mirror i am the most prettiest thing on earth because believe some one things so they just donot have enough courage to say it or you might be taken
2006-11-12 02:13:07
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answered by eaglechacer101 1
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Well your always goibg to have trouble in life and your not always going to be happy and believe in yourself. But there isnt exact directions on how to believe in yourslef. It depends on you if you believe in yourself find it in you.
2006-11-12 02:14:51
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answered by Anonymous
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People needs just three things to be truly happy in this world, someone to love, something to do and something to hope for.
2006-11-13 06:29:30
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answered by linda c 5
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happiness is within us.so first believe in ur self.learn to love ur self.know ur plus&minus.happiness is state of our mind.have positive thoughts,motivate ur self when ur down.above all never give up in life.take care.
2006-11-12 02:35:14
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answered by arthi_msm 1
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I also agree, doing the right thing...its simple as that.
2006-11-12 03:44:06
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answered by Anonymous
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always do the right thing
2006-11-12 02:13:11
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answered by Acerrrr 1
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