Pretending to be happy isn't the same as being happy.

Happiness is great. But let's be realistic — no one can be happy every single moment, and if we try to trick ourselves into pretending that, we're probably just going to end up disappointed.

Being happy is still a great goal of course. It's just important to recognize that everyone has ups and downs.

• Our moods can fluctuate throughout the day.
• No one feels happy all the time.
• It is OK to feel angry or sad at times
• At times everyone feels overwhelmed and stressed.

Sometimes there isn't a clear answer to simply solve all of the things you're dealing with all at once. But don't sweat it alone — you don't have to! Talking with someone about how you are feeling is a great way to start relieving pressure.