🧠 The burden of "am I happy enough?"

Delusional? Oh, you mean walking through life like good things are already on their way?

Here are three mindsets to help you define happiness on your own terms.

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- Case Kenny (@case.kenny)

1. The burden of “am I happy enough?”

We’ve built a culture where happiness feels like a competition, a performance, or something you’re failing at if it’s not constant. But happiness joy isn’t found in comparisons or the endless pursuit of “more.” Happiness is a byproduct of a life fully-lived. It’s a byproduct of living in alignment with yourself.

The constant pursuit of “am I happy enough?” only creates stress and makes happiness feel like a moving target. The truth is, happiness is a byproduct of living fully, not a goal you can check off a list. It’s what shows up when you focus on things that matter: connection, purpose, gratitude, and being present in your life instead of obsessing over how it looks from the outside.

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2. Five “hot takes”

Sometimes, the healthiest choice is being the villain in someone else’s story.

It’s better to be called difficult than allow yourself to be treated as a doormat.

NOT getting what you thought you wanted can be a life-changing gift.

It’s better to be a hot mess living life fully than perfect playing it safe.

Asking for clarity doesn’t scare the right person, it strengthens the connection.

3. The power of “maybe”

I don’t have all the answers but I do know that maybe you’re right where you’re supposed to be right now in your life. MAYBE is a powerful word. It gives you hope.

Maybe your life has led you to this point for a reason.

- Maybe all those times you’ve failed, where you didn’t get what you wanted or you were overlooked… they’re leading you to a future where you finally get those things and it's forever. 

- Maybe all those times you felt self conscious, less or like you were falling behind… they’re leading you to a future where it all clicks and you find a calm sense of self.

- Maybe all those relationships that didn’t reach the next level… they’re leading you to a future where you finally realize why it had to happen that way.

Maybe your life has led you to this point for a reason. Maybe there’s more in store for you. Maybe you haven’t wasted the time you think you’ve wasted. Maybe you aren’t lost. Maybe you haven’t missed your shot. Maybe you’re not falling behind.

Maybe you’re right where you’re supposed to be.

My name is Case. I believe in the power of perspective.

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