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What to Do With Happiness and the Fear of Losing It
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Imagine this: you’re genuinely happy right now. But creeping in the background is a nagging worry — what if this happiness slips away…
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Imagine this: you’re genuinely happy right now. But creeping in the background is a nagging worry—what if this happiness slips away? What if the things making you feel this good vanish?
This fear isn’t cherophobia—the fear of being happy. No, it’s something different. You’re not avoiding happiness; you’ve embraced it. Now, you’re just afraid of losing it.
Here’s the thing: this fear is normal. But it doesn’t have to rob you of your joy. Here are 10 practical ways to deal with the fear of losing happiness.
1. Happiness, like life, is temporary. Embrace it.
You will die someday. It’s a fact. Your happiness, like everything else, will fade. But instead of letting this truth paralyze you, let it push you to savor every moment. Don’t waste time worrying about “what’s next.” Just enjoy what is.
2. Happiness works like death: it’s either here or it’s not.
There’s no overlap. When you’re happy, you don’t need to worry about losing it—you’re too busy feeling it. And when it’s gone, you won’t be happy enough to miss it. Live in the present.
3. Store happiness for the tough times.
Happiness can be an investment. When you feel good, spread that joy to others—help your family, support your friends, show kindness. Later, when life gets tough, those same people will return the favor. Happiness shared is happiness saved.
4. Study your happiness.
Right now, while you’re happy, figure out what got you here. Was it the people around you? Your routines? A change in perspective? Take notes. These are the tools you’ll need to rebuild happiness if it ever fades.
5. Do what you couldn’t do before.
Happiness fuels action. Use that energy to tackle things you’ve been putting off. Read that book, start that fitness program, sign up for that course. When you use happiness to grow, you make it harder to lose.
6. Detox your dopamine triggers.
With all those feel-good chemicals flooding your brain, now’s the time to cut out the toxic habits. Quit smoking. Take a break from social media. End that harmful relationship. Replace short-term highs with habits that sustain your joy.
7. Prepare for rainy days.
“If you want peace, prepare for war.” Plato was onto something. The same applies to happiness. Build resilience now so that you can handle whatever threatens your joy later.
8. You can’t go back. Stop fearing it.
Worrying about “losing” happiness assumes you’ll return to some miserable past. But even if you tried, you couldn’t go back to who you were before. At the very least, you’ve gained new experiences that will help you face future challenges.
9. Boost your ego—for good.
Use your current happiness to build a stronger sense of self. Confidence gained now will be your shield when life tests you again.
10. Build habits while you’re happy.
According to research from University College London, it takes 66 days to form a habit. Use your happiness to create habits that sustain it—exercise, gratitude, learning. Even if the happiness fades, these habits will remain, ready to generate joy anew.

	Happiness isn’t something to cling to or fear losing. It’s a state to enjoy, learn from, and use as a foundation for growth. Instead of fearing the end, focus on what happiness can build for your future.


Sunday 10:42 AM, 03 January 2021
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