Most people think they are happiest once they have everything they want.
They are actually happiest during the process of getting everything they want, and when they feel progress every day.
The most important step toward robust mental & physical health is when we realize that no single protocol, program supplement or Rx* is alone going to solve it & we instead initiate a series of *daily actions toward persistent wellbeing*. Those actions are (& always will be): 1) sleep, 2) viewing sunlight (even through clouds), 3) movement (cardio & resistance & mobility training; not necessarily all on the same day), 4) quality nutrition (content, amount timing), 5) social connection, including connection to self.
From there, the list expands, of course, based on individual needs, preferences, disposable income, etc. but the above 5 form a robust and reliable foundation.
*some people require Rx medication support of course. That does not erase the need for the basic 5 behaviors.
"Children are happy because:
1) They're not self conscious
2) They lack a sense of time pressure
3) They've no goals.
The bottom line is they are living from moment to moment, and the mind is not there to interfere in their bliss."
@naval
You feel less and less confused.
You thought you wanted these things, then you realized as you got older that you were actually fed those desires by others.
You understand that what you truly want is far simpler than you thought: genuine connections, freedom, peace of mind.