[header] How to quit pretending to be happy all the time [title] Become aware that you are pretending. [step] Often you cannot face that you are not truly happy until you become self-aware. You may not realize you are pretending you are happy. 
To figure out if you are happy or just pretending, pay attention to yourself, your actions, and your thoughts. [substeps] As you go through your days, find out how many times you actually feel happy.