[header] How to overcome the fear of being happy [title] Identify your self-defeating habits. [step] Make a mental note of every time you hear that negative voice in your head berating you. It likely occurs in challenging times when you feel overwhelmed and under-resourced with the problems you face. 
You may fall back on this negative narrative because it is what you are comfortable with and used to. But, in reality, it can prevent you from finding a solution to your problem, which can stop you from feeling happy.