Most of us believe that if we tick a series of boxes (great job, fancy car, etc.,) we will arrive at success and live happily every after. But happiness isn’t a destination.
- The reality is that the concept of happiness us, in fact, flawed.
- Based on research, author Penny Locaso came up with a new definition of happiness and derived how intentional adaptability plays a big role in reaching a state of fulfillment.
- She has identified three primary skills to become more adaptable: focus, courage, and curiosity.
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Most of us are led to believe that happiness is a final destination — one that can be reached if we make the right choices, learn from our mistakes, and keep pushing forward. We are taught that, once we finally find it, we’ll be forever satisfied in our lives, and so we live feeling overwhelmed and inadequate, chasing this dream, never stopping to question if it is, in fact, flawed.