In this episode, I discuss happiness. I'm perceived as a 'happy all the time' kind of person despite trying to be as transparent as possible about my ups and downs on social media. ⠀ This year has been tough mentally for many people, with lockdowns; I hope some of the stuff I share here can help you in 2021. ⠀ TOPICS ⠀ 00:00 - Introduction ⠀ 20:38 - Perceptions of my online persona & fake happiness 22:43 - Why I think I am genuinely happy ⠀ 23:24 - Finding your purpose & how this can be key to happiness 24:52 - Lockdown broke me but hard times can help you grow 25:42 - Helping others & the difference between pleasure and happiness 28:10 - Cutting out people who bring you down ⠀ 29:52 - You need to stop caring so much about what other people think ⠀ 31:58 - Sleep, Drugs & Alcohol ⠀ 33:45 - Drinking for fun or drinking to numb ⠀ 35:46 - Self esteem & understanding how much you can help others