Chapter
How to Avoid Deferred Happiness Syndrome
1:27:46 - 1:32:21 (04:34)
The problem with deferring problems to your future self is that you're creating a never-ending chain. Your future self tends to act a lot like you and will also delegate problems to your future self.
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Often, we scapegoat our problems on things that we think we can easily resolve one event at a time, while in reality, we should be focusing on the root cause of our issues.
1:27:46 - 1:31:00 (03:14)
Problem-solving
Summary
Often, we scapegoat our problems on things that we think we can easily resolve one event at a time, while in reality, we should be focusing on the root cause of our issues. It's a common feeling to believe that life has not yet begun, and we just have to reach that one goal to attain true happiness.
ChapterHow to Avoid Deferred Happiness Syndrome
Episode#516 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 16 Surprising Psychology Truths
PodcastModern Wisdom
Avoid Deferred Happiness Syndrome by understanding that your future self is still you, with the same tendencies and habits as you have now.
1:31:00 - 1:32:21 (01:20)
Personal Growth
Summary
Avoid Deferred Happiness Syndrome by understanding that your future self is still you, with the same tendencies and habits as you have now. Your life is happening now, in the present moment.