When working towards goals, both internal and external, I tend to get so focused on the result that I start basing my happiness solely on whether or not I achieve it. This may work out for me with smaller goals, but it is an exhausting mindset to have when it comes to long-term ones. I frequently have to take a step back and remind myself that focusing solely on results can only lead to frustration.
By shifting my focus to the “journey” of working towards a goal, the inevitable setbacks aren’t nearly as detrimental to my happiness. After all, a journey wouldn’t truly be a journey without a few ups and downs along the way.
An Appetite For Beauty 
So true, journey is what makes the destination worthwhile!
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I too am guilty of focusing on the end result, wanting so much to be a published author, that I am letting my frustrations get in the way of enjoying the process of writing.
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It’s definitely a tough mindset to get out of. After all, most of us were pretty much raised to think like that. But just being aware of it is huge all by itself 🙂
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