The By-Product

Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities.  ~Aldous Huxley

Happiness is like your shadow.  The faster you run after it, the faster it runs from you.  Instead of pursuing happiness focus on enjoying each moment of the day.  Laugh with friends, accomplish tasks at work, have a few hobbies.  As you move forward through your day, turn around every once in a while and look over your shoulder.  What you'll see is that, just like your shadow, happiness is now following you.