As someone who grew up with the nickname Oscar the Grouch (thanks Dad!) it is fair to say that “happy” is not a descriptor that is often used when people describe me. I do get a lot of para-happy comments like “laid back” and “calm” and “easygoing”, but not “happy”. Since being happy seems like a good thing, I have been working for a few years to have a better outlook on life. Cognitive-behavioral therapy has been very helpful in addressing anxiety and depression caused […]