There's a famous saying that happiness comes from within you. You are actually able to make yourself happy without anything external becoming a reason. It's really all in the mind.
But in most cases we seek things that will make us happy, at least we believe it will. Happiness does not always come from having a lot, which is what a lot of people believe, especially the young ones and I can never blame them. When they're introduced to a phone, they're introduced to something called social Media and it's filled with influencers, celebrities and rich people looking or seeming happy because of their stuff so there's this mindset of if I get it I'll be as happy but that's not true at all.
We can learn to appreciate the little things in life. That warm cup of coffee you had this morning, looks like a routine but some don't have it at all and guess what, they are happier than you are. Some people don't live in that wrecked apartment you always complain about and are still happier than you.
They don't own cars you own, they don't have job opportunities you have and even some live in third world countries that are not as advanced as yours and are still happier. It only proves that happiness is not from what you have but from how you think.
I have learned to appreciate a compliment more than a gift handed to me. Spending that time with my family than going to an expensive concert. The family could bring you more joy than the concert if everyone shares love with each other
Just know that there's millions of people with less than you have. You're healthier than them, may even be more good looking than they are, so don't deny yourself of being happier. Think about these benefits or advantages you have and live with gratitude to self
It's a matter of perspective, would you choose to be grateful for what you have or sad for what you don't have?
You can have a rich pocket and a poor soul or you could have a rich soul and a poor pocket. Yes I'd wish for both but while you don't have that rich pocket yet, at least you can make your soul rich by what you put your mind on.
Always remember that happiness is a choice you have power over. It's what you focus on that determines your emotional state
Appreciate the little things, some have less and are more grateful. Enjoy your day with love and happiness.