Depressed

I read that people who are depressed tend to talk behind people's backs more. Which I guess isn't surprising.  They themselves are feeling negative and down, so they want to bring everyone else down with them.  It has just made me think about my life, and how I am very quick sometimes to gossip and say nasty things, so I guess it is another thing to add to my list of things to improve.  I guess they found that happy people say positive things, pass on compliments and notice people's good points.  I can see the difference, I know when I am happier, I don't reflect on the bad so much.

But just when am I happier? 

I need to focus on that, and figure out what makes me happy. I know being with my children and husband makes me happy.  Reading a good book makes me happy. Fresh beautiful fallen snow makes me happy. Knowing I am trying to be a better person helps as well. So I guess I will have to just keep trying.