May 14, 2025

10 hidden signs that indicate a person lacks internal happiness

Aakanksha Sharma

Do you lack internal happiness?

Joy, love, happiness, peace are all buzzwords today. People pretend to be happy for their pictures, in their groups, or even in general, but so many of us lack internal happiness and are just getting by. And here are 10 hidden signs that show a person is not happy within.

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Distractions fuel you

A person who is happy and content within does not need distractions to fuel him. And a person who feels unhappy will always look for the next task. They will binge-watch shows, scroll their phones, move from one call to another, and just not allow themselves to be at peace.

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Need for validation

A person who is genuinely happy, from the inside out, is not dependent on validation. They focus on looking good for themselves, working for themselves, and the likes. But a person who is unhappy internally will forever seek appreciation and validation to fill the void.

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Irritability is always on their face

People who are unhappy within always have some form of emotional outburst waiting to happen. They are irritable, angry, and cry easily. In fact, they might snap at small things or become sad and distant over the slightest energy changes.

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There is no enjoyment in the present

When a person is unhappy within, they are never able to enjoy the present. In times of happiness, they are always thinking about how when the moment will end they will have to face their empty feelings again, and they never fully enjoy things.

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The sense of emptiness

If you are unhappy within, no amount of trophies, accolades, medals, or milestones will be able to give you happiness. No matter how many titles you receive, you will still long for something more or something else.

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Filling the silences

A person who is not happy from within will always look to fill places and silences. They will keep the conversations going, hang out with someone or the other, dial another friend, and more.

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The train of overthinking

Another hidden sign of an unhappy person is the train of overthinking that does not seem to leave them. Be it small decisions or past friendships, they think and overanalyse everything, making the inside of their head a chaos.

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Sleep eludes them

A good night’s sleep is a thing of the past for a person who is not happy within, and hasn't been genuinely happy for a while. They will toss, turn, make up scenarios, and more.

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The constant depreciation

A person who is unhappy within and does not feel fulfilled will always depreciate themselves. They will never feel ‘good enough’ or ‘complete’ and will treat themselves like a mess.

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Not happy for self, not happy for others

An unhappy person can never be happy for another person. Be it a promotion, an anniversary, a new certification, or even a wedding, there will only be jealousy, not appreciation or love.

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