6. You seek to control everything
Happy people usually plan their goals ahead. They know when to relax and relinquish control. Unhappy people on the other hand, tend to micromanage every last detail of their lives. They fall apart the instance something unexpected falls their way. If you have trouble letting go, or you are known as a control freak it may be due to your feelings of sadness. Learn to go with the flow and have a backup plan just in case.