Have you ever worked tirelessly towards a goal, only to feel a sense of "meh" when you finally achieved it? Perhaps you've noticed that others who've reached the pinnacles of success (the Ivy League graduate, the wealthy neighbor, the high-powered executive) aren't always as ecstatic as you'd imagine.

I'm going to propose something a bit controversial, so hear me out: Our expectations often hold us back from experiencing true joy.

We often attach a "happily ever after" narrative to our goals. We believe that once we get that promotion, buy that dream house, or reach that ideal weight, we'll finally be happy. But, life rarely unfolds as we........

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