Eudaemonia requires discovery: Of the things you care most deeply about and that transcend your immediate desires. Of the people you most want to emulate. Of the legacy you want to leave. Of your purpose in life. Of the habitual actions leading to the fulfilment of this purpose.*
Victor Strecher

If you’re caught in a norm that isn’t beneficial, it’s not helpful to think of it as a season or phase … there’s no pre-written ending coming to save you. It’s up to you.**
Gabe Anderson

A norm just is,
If you’re stuck in a norm – and sometimes it’s not easy to recognise,
(The fish wondering what water is and all of that),
This is the way things are going to be for quite a while;
Once recognised, though, there are some things we can do:^
Identify your talents, keep a couple of lists for what
you love and loathe, name your values –
Drop me a line about any of this,
I’m happy to help –
And you will find out whether the norm will transform or be
broken open for something else to take its place.

*Victor Strecher’s Life On Purpose;
**Gabe Anderson’s blog: Seasons. Phases. Norms;
^Doing the things can also tell you whether you’re stuck in a norm or not, if you’re not sure.