Breaking Free from the ‘I’ll Be Happy When…’ Trap

Ever find yourself saying, “I’ll be happy when I get the promotion. When I lose the weight. When I have more money. When life finally falls into place.”? You’re not alone. The ‘I’ll be happy when…’ mindset keeps so many of us stuck in a cycle of chasing joy—always looking ahead, never fully embracing the present.

In this episode, we’re unpacking why we fall into this trap, how it robs us of joy, and most importantly—how to break free. We’ll explore:

✨ Why happiness isn’t hiding in your next milestone

✨ The dangers of postponing joy and making it conditional

✨ How societal conditioning, comparison, and perfectionism fuel this cycle

✨ Practical ways to shift your mindset and cultivate happiness right now

Because real happiness isn’t found in the ‘someday’—it’s created in the now.

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