self-indulgence
Unhappiness can feel like a safe space to indulge in self-obsession.
It’s easier to dwell on your pain than to engage with the world. Thus Unhappiness.
But the price? You miss the richness that exists outside your inner monologue.
Escaping the cycle requires shifting attention from yourself to something more significant than self.
Happiness isn’t about plastering a smile—it’s about showing up for life beyond your thoughts.
“Unhappiness is attention turned inward. Growth happens when you start looking out.” – Mike Brewer