How to be happy consistently

Most people chase happiness like it’s a mystery — as if it’s hidden in money, in weekends, in alcohol, in likes, in comfort. But if you're reading this, you know that's all fake. Dirty dopamine. Cheap hits.

Real happiness is clean. It's quiet. It's consistent. And it comes from within.

Here are the 3 things you need to do to be happy consistently:

1. Do Not Consume Mind-Altering Substances

Be it alcohol, hard drugs, sugar, or even coffee — any mind-altering substance you consume will do exactly that: alter your mind. It will give you a temporary high, make you feel artificially happy for a moment, and then take back what it gave you — with interest. You’ll be worse off than before you consumed it. Then the craving kicks in. You’ll want that high again. But each time you use, it hits less. So you need more. And more.

You give up control over your mood, your energy, and your morale — all handed over to your substance of choice. Your emotional state becomes a cycle of highs and crashes. You’ll never find balance. And without balance, there is no peace. There is no real happiness — because you’re too busy chasing it through a chemical illusion.

2. Take Care of Your Health

At the end of the day, happiness is deeply tied to your physical health. It’s not just a bonus — it’s the foundation. When your body feels right, your mind follows. You have more energy. You’re more motivated. You move through the day with confidence instead of dragging your feet through it.

And it’s not just about looking good or hitting the gym. It’s about feeling capable in your own skin — strong, rested, clear-headed. That kind of physical state changes the way you think, the way you act, and the way you handle life.

I could go as far as to say that even some seemingly purely mental issues like depression and anxiety can often be cured by taking an action towards physical health. Sleep like trash, eat garbage, avoid movement, stay indoors all day — and of course your mind will spiral. Flip the switch. Start taking action toward physical health, and a lot of those “mental” problems start to fade.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to stop living like your body doesn’t matter. Because it does. Your body is the base layer of your life — if it’s broken, everything else breaks with it. Take care of it, and happiness stops being a struggle. It becomes your natural state.

3. Have a Goal

A man needs a goal.

You need something to chase. Something to build. Something to get better at. It gives your life structure. It gives your days direction. It puts a fire in your gut and makes you feel alive.

Without a goal, you float. You wander. You become passive. But when you're working toward something — whether it’s better fitness, more money, a new skill, building something from scratch — you create momentum. And that momentum feels like joy.

The pursuit is the point. The chase is where happiness lives. And the moment you hit one goal, you set the next. You never stop moving forward.