True happiness is not a destination but a practice. It is a skill developed by training the mind to notice and appreciate the "now." If you cannot find a thread of contentment in your current circumstances—despite their flaws—it is unlikely that changing those circumstances will provide a permanent fix. To be happy now requires:
Ultimately, the answer to "Are you happy now?" depends on whether you are waiting for life to be perfect or whether you have decided to embrace its beautiful messiness. Happiness is not the absence of problems; it is the ability to deal with them while still noticing the warmth of the sun or the taste of a good cup of coffee.
: Shifting focus from what is missing to what is present.