679: The Pursuit of Happiness Has Failed You

About this episode

Kati Whitledge challenges the pursuit of happiness mindset and offers strategies for finding joy in the present.

In this episode, Kati challenges the idea that happiness is something to chase, revealing how the "pursuit" mindset can actually keep salon and spa owners feeling stuck, dissatisfied, and always behind. Drawing on the concept of "the gap," she explains how constantly measuring yourself against an ever-moving ideal can create anxiety, burnout, and a lack of fulfillment—even when you're making real progress. Instead, Kati shares a powerful shift: practicing happiness in the present by recognizing growth, celebrating small wins, and appreciating the simple moments that already exist in your life and business. You'll walk away with practical strategies to build a culture of recognition, strengthen client and team relationships, and create a workplace where joy and progress can coexist every single day. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mWoXOtR4WmE GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! joinmya.com LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya/ FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Kati Whitledge

Topics covered

• happiness
• business mindset
• client relationships
• workplace culture
• personal growth

Keywords

• happiness
• salon owners
• anxiety
• burnout
• recognition
• client relationships
• workplace joy

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PBA

Books & works: From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker

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