I Should be happy. But I’m not.
You’ve got good things in your life. Maybe you hit a milestone, landed a great opportunity, or have people who care about you. But instead of feeling happy, you feel… nothing. Or worse, guilty for not feeling the way you "should.
Here’s the truth: Happiness isn’t something you can force. Feeling down even when things seem fine doesn’t mean you're ungrateful or broken—it means you're human.
What might be going on?
-You’re emotionally exhausted and need rest, not pressure to "be happy."
-You’ve been suppressing tough emotions that need space to be felt.
-You’re dealing with underlying anxiety or depression that isn’t fixed by external “wins.”
-You’re carrying unprocessed stress, trauma, or burnout.
What can help?
-Name your feelings instead of dismissing them.
-Give yourself permission to not feel okay.
-Talk to someone—a friend, therapist, or journal.
-Shift the question from “Why am I not happy?” to “What do I need right now?”
