One of the ways that Old Happy culture makes us miserable is by convincing us that we have to do everything, get everything, and be everything. You spread your energy out in a million directions trying to achieve an impossible task, leaving you overwhelmed, dissatisfied, and exhausted.

Instead, take a different approach: prioritize what matters most to you, devoting all of your energy towards the few things that really bring you joy.

Try this five minute exercise: write down a list of what is most important to you. Then, compare it to how you're currently spending your time. What do you need to let go of so that you can devote your energy towards what matters most?