well, this is going to be tough. We all have different perceptions of what happiness is. to you your goal may be something completely different than everyone else's. Have you thought about the times in your life when you have been truly happy? Maybe you should start there

Happiness is subjective. for example, I might find a sci-fi flick interesting, you might find it boring. Happiness is the same. What we find happy-making, enjoyable or joy-filled will differ.

Many people, if they think back, can find a time or two when they were happy. The key is to replicate it, where possible in the present and in the future.

Happiness, like any emotion or state of being is transitory. It is illogical to assume that we can be happy all the time. The more reasonable goal to have more happiness on a regular basis that some of the other 'negative' emotions.

Happiness is a pleasure state of mind. No one resists or questions happiness. We simply experience it and notice when it has passed. We notice it more so when it has been the case for a prolonged period of time.

Sadness, its opposite, can turn to depression if the sadness persists over time.

I think moments of happiness are different from being a happy person. I've had lots of moments of happiness but I haven't been "happy". I think that being "happy" is different for everyone. For me, it's being able to absorb something stunningly beautiful and not having to feel your heart grieve at the same time. It's living in a moment of exhilaration without wanting to cry because it can't possibly be real. It's...it's something you can't find, it finds you, all of a sudden, when you least expect it.

happiness is laughing so hard you pee your pants.

Happiness is doing something with so much bliss that you forget everything but that moment.

Happiness is sometime deceptive....Happiness is normally based on your situation....it alludes me..but its better to have some joy inside of yourself...so when the situation is not making you happy..the joy within gives you hope of a better day

Happiness to me, is just being at peace with myself, my world and my fellows. Situations change, people change, but for me, I have to be ok with me first.