Episode 2: I’ll Be Happy When… And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves

We’ve all said it:“I’ll be happy when I lose the weight…”“I’ll be happy when I finally get the promotion…”“I’ll be happy when life calms down…”But what if chasing “someday” is exactly what’s keeping you stuck?In this episode of Experiments in Happiness, we’re calling out one of the most sneaky, socially accepted lies we tell ourselves—the belief that happiness lives in the future, just out of reach. I’ll walk you through how this mindset quietly drains your joy, why it’s so hard to break, and what to do instead.We’ll also dive into this week’s experiment: a simple but powerful practice to stop postponing your joy and start creating it—right now.If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on a treadmill of achievement but still not feeling fulfilled, this one’s for you.