“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
That one sentence flipped my world upside down.
I was elbows-deep in goal-chasing mode, checking boxes, pushing harder, always aiming for the next milestone.
Then I read The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama, and BOOM.
One line stopped me cold.
What if happiness isn’t the reward?
What if it’s the fuel?
Listen: success doesn’t give you happiness.
Happiness gives you the energy to succeed.
Science backs it up. Happy people don’t just feel better:
- They solve problems faster.
- They bounce back quicker.
- They reach goals without burning out.
Want to get ahead?
Start here:
Celebrate Cupcake Moments – Little wins matter. Stop skipping over them.
Flip the Script – Focus on what’s working instead of what’s missing.
Take Care of You – Move your body, rest your mind, nourish both.
Happiness isn’t a detour—it’s the bridge.
You deserve to thrive while you’re building your goals, not just when you reach them.
Charleston Friends
Want actually to enjoy the holidays this year?
My Year-End Thriving Workshop kicks off Sept 8 at Longevity—and it’s the ultimate way to beat the burnout before it begins.
- Real tools
- Real coaching
- Real peace of mind
With warmth,
Julie
