βοΈ Happiness meansβ¦ | 26 June 2022
Happiness meansβ¦
βHappiness means that I get what I want.β
What do you think? Is this how it works?
In my opinion, it is true, but in a VERY limited way.
This kind of happiness by getting something is typically fleeting and short-lived. It feeds the βhedonic treadmillβ. This is the realisation that most pleasures we get become routine fast, and we need to get the next thing to give us the same level of enjoyment.
I offer an alternative frame.
Read it slowly.
βHappiness means wanting what you have.β
Let this sink in.
Read it again.
βHappiness means wanting what you have.β
This comes from Rabbi H. Schachtel and is one of the wisest statements I know.
It offers a radical reframe and a way out of chasing the next thing.
Therefore, hereβs a powerful coaching question for you.
Really, take a moment and think about it.
β‘οΈ What do you have that you donβt want enough?
Does this focus you on precious things you take for granted?
If these short paragraphs triggered something for you, write me a short comment below.
I would love to know!
Have a great week ahead!
Maik
Maik Frank
Maik is a PCC Executive Coach and the founder of IntelliCoach.com. He has coached and trained over 400 People Leaders to improve their communication skills and offers guaranteed measurable growth to his clients. He also hosts the Coaching Leader Podcast.
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