What will it take? David Myers says in the article "Don't worry about whether you can be happy"; by John B. Thomas. “Happiness depends largely on non-money-related things, such as meaningful activities and enriching relationships.”; That said, the article states that with the following ten steps you can improve your happiness. One: learn to love yourself. Two: Take charge of your destiny. Three: Practice expecting the best. Four: Become more extroverted. Five: Try to act happy. Six: Consider a new job. Seven: Sleep, sleep, sleep. Eight: Promote close relationships. Nine: tie the knot. Ten: Have faith. So with all ten steps you can see that with a little faith and following these steps you could "be happy". Throughout the article Thomas makes very valuable points, two of which I have to agree with 100%. The first thing I agree on is having faith. Having faith religiously or just in life in general. Both types of faith will bring you inner happiness. You look at those people who are sick or very sick. He who has faith seems to have a stronger and faster healing. You will also notice that these people are very at peace and bring happiness to those around them. The second point he makes that I agree with is sleep, sleep, sleep. I've noticed that in life you need sleep. People who have difficulty sleeping become very irritable and unhappy. You'll also notice that people who sleep tend to be more patient, alert, and more outgoing. These people for me, who get enough sleep, are happy at that point in their life and can pass on their happiness to others. You'll also notice that people seem to make more mistakes and have trouble being happy when they can't sleep. So, when looking at happiness and sleep, you will notice that you need to get enough sleep to be happy in life. When you look at the list you have to ask yourself what do I need to do to make myself happy? For me I surround myself with my friends who are happy. Knowing that their happiness would rub off on me. I also find myself trying to make others happy by helping them, when they are down in times of need. Being there for others can be very rewarding and increase happiness for both you and the person you are helping.