"Am I happy?" is a question we don't often answer beyond the superficial. More importantly, we should be asking "What makes me happy?" To be happier in life, we should be spending more time doing those things that make us happy. Some people believe that you shouldn't wish to be happy, because the wish in itself means that you aren't already. But I do believe in chasing happiness, because if we don't make a conscious decision about where we spend our time and what we do, life passes us by - without leaving much of a trace of positive memories. So, I'd suggest making a list of what makes you happiest and then, making a conscious effort to do those things more often. Sometimes this means making life-altering decisions. And for some, you may not have the luxury of choosing your happiness over other things. But there are those who are lucky enough to have the option. I have that option, and yet I've spent my life struggling because I've ...