Have you ever found yourself delaying your happiness, thinking, “When I finally get that thing, then I’ll feel fulfilled”? Maybe it’s the dream relationship, the successful business, or your personal definition of success in the goal you’re pursuing. If you’re wondering why you’re not feeling truly fulfilled, joyful, and excited each day, this post is for you; you can learn to find joy in the journey! And I created a video for you below because this lesson changed my life, and it could change yours too!
Find Joy In The Journey
It’s so easy to believe that fulfillment comes only when we achieve our goals. We convince ourselves that we’ll finally feel happy, worthy, or complete when we reach a particular outcome. But the truth is, the joy isn’t in the outcome; it’s in the journey.
When you put all your focus on the outcome—whether it’s that promotion, a profitable business, or finding the right partner—you’re putting your happiness on hold. You might think that achieving that goal will bring you the fulfillment you’re searching for, but in reality, it only provides a temporary high. You still bring the same version of you to that outcome. It doesn’t magically solve all your problems or change your mindset.
Don’t Delay Happiness: The Risk of Waiting for Fulfillment
If you delay feeling joy, worthiness, and fulfillment until you achieve that outcome, you risk missing out on your entire life. Imagine spending years chasing a goal only to realize that the satisfaction you thought it would bring is fleeting.
The truth is, you are worthy and enough right now, exactly as you are. You don’t need to achieve anything or gain anyone’s approval to validate your worth. When you embrace this truth, you start to enjoy the ride. You can still pursue your dreams and goals, but from a place of joy and excitement, not desperation.
Embrace Your Worth: You Are Enough Right Now
The key to true fulfillment isn’t in waiting for external achievements or outcomes to define your value. It’s about embracing your worth in the present moment. Here’s the truth: you are already enough. You are deserving of love, joy, and fulfillment right now, just as you are.
There is nothing you can do or achieve that will make you any more deserving of love and happiness than you are right now. Your value doesn’t depend on outcomes; it’s inherent. So, as you pursue your dreams, have fun and enjoy the journey. Know that the outcome won’t change your worth—it’s just part of the ride.
Final Thoughts: Choose Joy Today
Remember, you don’t have to wait for an outcome to feel fulfilled. You are worthy, enough, and deserving of love right now. Embrace each step, find joy in the journey, and let go of the belief that your value is tied to an outcome. You are already amazing as you are!
xo,
Jamie
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Jamie Kern Lima
Jamie Kern Lima is a self-made entrepreneur, champion of women, philanthropist, keynote speaker and Co-founder of IT Cosmetics, a company she started in her living room and sold to L’Oreal for $1.2 Billion, becoming the first female CEO in L’Oreal’s 100+ year history. She’s on the Forbes Richest Self-Made Womens List and is an active investor in more than 15 companies. Jamie is passionate about inspiring and mentoring entrepreneurs, building businesses, making a difference in the lives of women and girls and giving back in a big way.
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