You're correct in saying you can't trick the universe, but happiness is actually your real default setting. We are meant to live in joy and have all that we desire. It's important that you don't try to be happy to get what you want. Be happy simply because it feels good. There is always something to be happy or feel good about, even if it's something small. Look for those things. Think about those things. Live in the feeling that you already have what you desire. Because that feels good, doesn't it? And do this only for that reason -- because it feels good. That's how you deliberately work with the LOA.

Hope this helps. It has definitely made it easier for me to get out of bed now that my mindset has changed😁

It was the same for me. A year ago, my default emotional state was somewhere between disappointment (on my good days) and depression. I had a lot of resistance going on, but ignored it. I think what shifted things for me was firstly learning to be aware of my thoughts and feelings and change them if necessary, and secondly making the decision that my happiness is the most important thing for me and more important than any guy, thing or whatever. Now, my default emotional state is between happiness and contentment. I have still some work to do to reach the upper regions of the EMGS, but I think that's progress. And when I can do it, you can, too.