Last year I choose a "word of the year" for the first time and really found it helpful to focus on that one word . . . JOY. Happiness relies on situations and circumstances, but JOY is a choice. JOY is centered on Christ. In Him, we always have reason to rejoice!
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything (and in every situation, no matter what the circumstances) give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thes. 5:16-18
Tomorrow, I'll announce my word for 2019! Do you have one? Choosing a "word" works much better than making resolutions!