Why the Happiness You’re Chasing Isn’t What You Think
A few years ago, I was exactly where you are now— voraciously checking off every box I thought would make me happy. I had the dream job, the perfect house, the loving family, and a social life that looked ideal from the outside. I was successful by every measure.
But deep down, I felt unfulfilled. Something was missing. No matter how much I achieved or how many goals I crossed off, I still felt this quiet ache—like I was chasing something just out of reach.
One day, I realized something crucial:
Happiness isn’t a destination you arrive at after checking all the boxes. It’s a feeling you cultivate from within, a connection to what truly matters to you.
I started asking myself:
What actually lights me up?
What do I need to feel alive and excited?
The truth was, I’d been chasing a version of happiness that society told me I should want—success, approval, material things. But none of those things could fill the emptiness I felt inside.
Once I shifted my focus inward, everything changed. I started doing what made my soul come alive—whether it was creativity, connection, or simply slowing down. And that’s when I found real fulfillment.
If you’re feeling unfulfilled despite checking all the boxes, know this:
Happiness isn’t about perfection or achievement. It’s about reconnecting with what truly makes you come alive—beyond the expectations, beyond the rules.
Your next chapter begins when you stop chasing what everyone else says will make you happy—and start discovering what you truly need.
Ready to start? Send me a message – Lisa@livehappycoaching.com
You don’t need to know all the steps, you just need to know the first one.
