Definitions of happiness vary greatly among people because it is something that truly depends on the qualities of a person and the way that they live their lives. For me, the definition of happiness is separated into three categories: past successes, present activities, and future goals. My past successes contribute greatly to happiness because it reminds me of all of the hard work that I have done to get me to the point that I am today. Whether it is succeeding in school, overcoming personal challenges, or meaningful friendships that I have made, I am happy that things have worked out in this specific way to bring me to my present self (even if some of the things in the past were hard to go through). While my past successes are important to define happiness, the things I do in the present on a daily basis are the most important for me in defining happiness. Among many things, I believe that it is important to practice self-care and to be surrounded by friends who support me and en...