109: 17 Things I Wish I Knew About Happiness

What is happiness, really?Most of us spend our lives chasing happiness, believing it’s waiting for us in the next promotion, relationship, achievement, or milestone. But what if everything we’ve been taught about happiness is backwards?In this episode, I’m sharing 17 things I wish I knew about happiness sooner. From hedonic adaptation and the psychology of self-sabotage to why boredom matters, why success doesn’t guarantee fulfillment, and why the pursuit of happiness can sometimes make you less happy, these are the lessons that completely changed the way I think about living a meaningful life.Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unfulfilled, or simply curious about what actually creates lasting happiness, this episode is for you.🌞 Stop Letting People Trigger You (you control the story you tell yourself about your life)https://youtu.be/ZT2L458l0vc?si=ohoP-cJA1YNP3dSB🌸Playlist: Wired for Survival, Adapting for growth (Episodes breaking down your brains old wiring that is tripping you up in modern day life)https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoFiezIzbnjBtoFVGsZ2SsMYnajI4_ddf&si=ev8mApv1b6JhsDq1(Some episodes from this playlist⬇️🎙️)🌺 You’re Not Lazyhttps://youtu.be/zEAPeqxcP7Q?si=eHnV-WKq9NR8gPFw🏡 The Psychology of Homebodieshttps://youtu.be/4od74o8rUes?si=hNY5uz3Bu6KGimXf🌻 From Survival to Self Sabotagehttps://youtu.be/GO_T6Q3_6-s?si=qz9nL8VgoS8Nb8h_Follow along on our socials so you never miss an upcoming episode:Youtube: @mindsetgympodSpotify & Apple Music: The Mindset GymInstagram: @mindsetgympod or @emlyrwnThanks so much for tuning in!Please be advised this podcast is meant for informational and educational purposes only and should not replace any recommendations made by a licensed professional.