[header] How to live a happy life if you are deaf [title] Make a list of what you can accomplish, then go out and conquer your list! [step] Life is too short to waste it on sorrow, and a disability doesn't make you less deserving of enjoying it. [title] Turn your back on stereotypes and negative thoughts you have may held about disabilities or deafness. [substeps] Stop yourself from thinking negatively about yourself, as well. 
Distance yourself from anyone who treats your existence like a tragedy or drags you down. This isn't the kind of influence you need in your life.