Know who you really are, and you'll end up happier

I quote from Margaret Young:

Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want.


The key point is to know what you want out of your life. Once you've figured that out, everything will naturally fall into place.

However, doing anything in excess is always bad for health. Remember that moderation is the key, and you'll always be happy.