To be happy, you must first stop being unhappy and become conscious of the thoughts that make you feel bad. Disentangling from past emotional programs requires significant energy and awareness.

The process of change requires becoming conscious of your unconscious thoughts, as accepting negative thoughts can lead to the same choices and behaviors.

With therapy, you can learn to stop negative thoughts before they start affecting your feelings and decisions.

You have to find what puts a smile on your face every day, whether it's external or internal happiness.

Defining yourself by past traumas or negative experiences can trap you in a cycle of unhappiness; it's better to remain flexible and adapt to change.

Suppressing negative thoughts is futile; instead, focus on introducing positive thoughts into your mind, similar to how you would introduce actions.

When you're not happy, you're not doing anyone any favors; many people suffer silently without addressing their unhappiness. Having high expectations for your quality of life can lead to negative outcomes if you believe that suffering is somehow noble or makes you a better person. You can be both smart and happy, and it starts with the choice to be happy.

To develop a realistic attitude, you must confront your negative mindset and understand its origins. This process is essential for personal growth and empowerment.

You have to take every negative experience and find a way to turn it into something positive and productive.