Are You Trapped in the Waiting Game?
Have you ever felt like life is just one big waiting room? Waiting for those elusive ducks to fall in line before you feel worthy? Waiting for that perfect person to walk in and fill your heart with love? Or maybe waiting for that dream career to finally bring you the security you crave?
Welcome to the Arrival Fallacy — the deceptive belief that happiness lies on the other side, that once we reach our goals or desired destinations, we’ll finally find lasting contentment. But the truth is, true fulfillment doesn’t come from reaching the goal; it’s about who we become in the process of achieving it.
How often have you caught yourself saying, ‘I’ll believe it when I see it,’ or ‘I’ll be happy when that happens’? These thoughts steal not only the joy of the journey but also the opportunity to grow into the person you’re meant to be along the way.
Think about it — life is a grand journey, with the final stop being, well, pushing daisies. Who wants to spend all that time just waiting?
So, here’s the question: How can we savor life and its myriad of experiences instead of holding out for a destination to feel content, secure, worthy, or happy?
What if, instead of waiting, you set your goal, trusted in its realization, and allowed yourself to feel the joy right now, on the path toward that goal?
What if the real treasure is who you become during the journey? It’s about trusting yourself, embracing the process, and basking in those good vibes, without the wait.
And what if getting there is as simple as stepping into the future you, even if it’s just for 10 minutes a day?
That’s precisely what I’ve been doing for over a year now. My 100-day challenge is my way of practicing the future me until I become that future me — all without waiting to experience the fulfillment that achieving a goal can bring.
Join me in this journey, where we learn to cherish the present while shaping our future. Let’s break free from the Arrival Fallacy and savor every step of the way.
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