“Being happy is to recognize that it is worthwhile to live, despite all the challenges

and time of crises.”

Being happy should and will always start with oneself. We should not
always rely on external factors because these factors are not always there to make
us happy. Sometimes, we need to allot more time for ourselves to achieve personal
happiness. We don’t need to laugh just to show happiness. The feeling of
completeness and joy is what I call happiness and when happiness is found within,
it tends to be more enduring and less vulnerable to the ups and downs of life.
For me, happiness is when I’m able to survive a hectic day that I thought I
wouldn’t be able to surpass. Happiness is when I watch my K-pop idols and watch
K-dramas. Happiness is when I draw. Happiness is when I hang out with my
friends and family. Happiness is when I chat with my favorite person. Happiness is
also found even in small things. We don’t need to wear branded clothes just to be
happy. We don’t need to eat expensive food just to be happy. Having more money
can also bring us happiness.
We need to build happiness within ourselves. The happiness found within is
the feeling of completeness, contentment, and love. Being happy helps me to have
a clear mindset so I’m focused on the things that I do, especially at school. Also,
happiness helps me lessen my stress and problems which makes me feel relieved
and relaxed.