Happy people don’t suppress or cling. They process, release, and move on. Unhappy ones stay stuck in loops.
Happy people cheer themselves on—big or small. Unhappy people wait for validation, then wonder why joy feels distant.
Happy folks don’t chase. They match energy. Unhappy ones overextend for people who wouldn’t notice their silence.
Happy people prioritize real moments. Unhappy ones edit their lives for approval, often feeling emptier afterward.
Happy people romanticize their coffee, sky, or silence. Unhappy ones postpone happiness, waiting for "something big."
Fear visits them, sure—but doesn’t lead. Unhappy people let fear write the script and direct every scene.
Self-talk isn’t toxic. It’s encouraging, forgiving, real. Meanwhile, unhappy people are their own harshest, most exhausting critic.