Many of us put a ton of effort and energy into being happy, yet so few of us actually seem happy. The problem lies in the misconceptions we have about the things that make us happy. We have this belief that if we achieve certain milestones or acquire certain things, we will be happy. However, research shows that while these things may provide a temporary happiness boost, it quickly fades away. Lasting happiness comes from something else. We need to work on figuring out the right things that will truly make us feel good. This bias is known as the arrival fallacy, the belief that we will be happy when a specific event or achievement occurs. But the truth is, happiness is not something we need to wait for. We need to shift our focus to finding joy in the present moment rather than constantly chasing future happiness.