Goals restrict your happiness
The assumption that happiness is contingent on achieving a goal can lead to delayed satisfaction and unnecessary pressure.
Examples:
- Thinking, “I’ll be happy once I get that promotion,” postpones happiness until a milestone is achieved.
- Focusing solely on goals creates an “either-or” conflict: either you succeed and feel happy or fail and feel disappointed.
Where does this idea come from?
- Goal-oriented thinkingGoal-oriented thinkingGoals focus on the results you want to achieve, providing direction and motivation for your efforts. Examples: * Setting a goal to lose weight or save money provides a clear target to work towards. * Goals serve as benchmarks for success and milestones in progress. Where does this idea come from? * Prevailing wisdom * Having something to work towards What's similar to this idea? * Vision planning What's opposite of this idea? * Systems thinking Where does this idea lead to? * Winners
- Self-fulfillment
What's similar to this idea?
- Work hard now, enjoy later
- Milestone-based satisfaction
What's opposite of this idea?
- Fall in love with the process
- Love the journey, not the destination
Where does this idea lead to?
- Delaying happiness
- “Either-or” conflict
- Habits that are AtomicHabits that are AtomicAtomic habits are small, consistent routines that form the building blocks of larger systems, driving remarkable long-term results. Examples: * A 1 percent daily improvement builds on itself to create significant progress over time. * Just as atoms form the foundation of molecules, atomic habits form the foundation of extraordinary achievements. * Small routines, like writing a single sentence daily or doing a 5-minute workout, multiply into bigger wins over time. Where does this idea come f
- Systems thinkingSystems thinkingSystems focus on the processes and routines that lead to desired results, emphasizing consistent actions over end goals. Examples: * Developing a daily workout routine to stay healthy rather than focusing solely on a weight-loss goal. * Building a habit of saving a percentage of income rather than aiming for a specific savings target. What's similar to this idea? * Project Planning * Breaking down tasks What's opposite of this idea? * Goal-oriented thinking * Result-focused strategies Wh
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Tags: goals, happiness, self-fulfillment, systems
References
Atomic Habits by James Clear > Chapter 1