15. Why “I’ll be happy when…” never works, and what to do instead

Have you ever told yourself, “I’ll be happy when…”? It’s such a common thought that we really don't question it. But what happens when you finally reach that goal, milestone, or dream? Too often, the happiness you imagined doesn’t last, or doesn’t show up at all.

In this episode, we’ll explore why the emotional payoff we expect from achievement often fades so quickly. We’ll talk about the human tendency to overestimate how good we’ll feel “once we get there,” and why real, lasting happiness isn’t found in arriving at some future destination but in how we live right now.

I’ll share research on why we’re wired to misjudge what will make us happy and how this can keep us chasing goal after goal without feeling truly satisfied. And most importantly, we’ll look at what you can do instead, so you can bring more of the feelings you want into your everyday life.

Plus, there’s a free reflection worksheet waiting for you in the Podcast Resources Hub to help you put this week’s Happiness Challenge into practice.

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Music: "Be Happy" by danamusic