There are various factors that inhibit attaining a state of happiness. You might experience inner conflicts within yourself, it’s that little voice, perhaps doubt or fear, that is constantly clashing with the part of you that wants to move forward and to achieve the results you want.
Another inhibitor of happiness is emotional baggage, carrying unresolved negative emotions such as doubt, guilt, hurt, sadness, fear, anger, depression, hopelessness, abandonment, anxiety, worthlessness, rejection, hate, grief, regret and shame amongst others that developed from earlier events or experiences in your life.
Attaining happiness is also inhibited by negative or limiting beliefs such as doubts about yourself and your capabilities or feeling that you are not good enough; poor self-esteem that perpetuates a cycle of poor self-image, poor self-confidence, feelings of low self-worth and lack of self-love.
Difficulty in achieving your goals, procrastination, inappropriate communication, work challenges, challenges of being overweight, could also prevent you from reaching that state of happiness. Or you may just not be feeling fulfilled, which prevents you from feeling happy.