Tony Robins once said,
"If you want to have ongoing joy and fulfillment in your life, the secret is just one word
- progress. Progress equals happiness."
He also added that,
"while achievements and materials may excite you for the moment, the only thing that's going to make you happy long-term is knowing that you're making progress."
PROGRESS = HAPPINESS
In the simplest way, be your own better version. Everyone has their own goals to be achieved in order to feel good about themselves. Goals are something we set so that we have a clear vision and a purpose in life. Do you ever heard of a quote "success is a journey, not a destination"? Simply put, the effort/action is far more important than the result. The progress we are making day by day to reach our target, or in this case to reach our destination, is what brings us joy and happiness. Because we are progressing. We improve ourselves towards achieving our goals. The improvement later results in our new selves; the better version. A self-contented, collected human being. A person who will attract good energy and positive vibes, besides spreading positive auras leading to their ongoing joy and fulfillment in life.
Do not be sad if you are not there yet. But be happy because you are progressing. Happiness consists in activity. It is a running stream, not a stagnant pool.