The Goal That’s Greater Than Happiness- And How to Get It

Let’s get into all things SELF, my friend. Starting with self-concept- as in, how you feel about YOU. Listen, as life moves along it is both easy and natural to move into new seasons of identity. Careers, marriage, motherhood… with new roles come new responsibilities and, if we’re being honest, it can be easy to get consumed. I work with a lot of ladies that find themselves looking around and wondering who they are and trying to recall parts of them they have somehow forgotten. Add in the pressures of posting and friends we have a self-absorbed world with a need for remedy!

I have to admit, I do appreciate the efforts of encouraging self-love, self-care, and the importance of being real and authentic. But we need to talk about the theme weaved throughout this messaging- the one that encourages us to prioritize doing what makes us happy. I’ll get to right to the point- this message is flawed. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m all for happiness! The issue is, however, that this objective is not actually the goal (spoiler alert- there’s a more important focus).

This episode is all about taking on the responsibility of ourselves, shifting our focus to self-awareness, and realizing that fulfillment is the goal we need to aim for. We’re digging into identity, and learning why the effort to become the best version of ourselves is worth it.

Hot topics this episode:

• Why happiness is not actually the goal
• How expecting happiness to be provided by our circumstances (or other people!) is a recipe for disaster
• The two identities we all have, and how they influence our self-concept
• The greater goal of fulfillment, and the path to get there
• How self-awareness is a superpower
• Why becoming the highest version of yourself is the self-care you need
• 3 steps you can take to start moving toward fulfillment