Recognize that everyone didn't get the same "standard happiness package". I am freakishly happy all the time. I did nothing to make myself this way. Conversely,

Recognize that everyone didn't get the same "standard happiness package". I am freakishly happy all the time. I did nothing to make myself this way. Conversely, I believe that some people, through no fault of their own, ended up with terrible a "brain chemistry package" i.e. depression. People who were born happy may tell you to do what they do, and you'll be happy too. IMO, they might as well tell you that if you eat what they ate, you'll be as tall as they are. When you are happy, lots more things become possible. One of the greatest riches you can have is a good friend or two. Being happy makes friendships possible and that sort of feeds back on itself making you happier. A couple of my closest friends suffered from depression (one of them was crying at work at least once a week). They got medication and it made a world of difference. Consider seeing a doctor, especially if you find yourself "self medicating" to try and cope.