Mindset Detox: What Thoughts Are Secretly Holding You Back?

We’ve all heard about detoxing our bodies—cutting out processed foods, hydrating like crazy, maybe even attempting a juice cleanse.

But when was the last time you detoxed your mind?

Here’s the truth: your brain runs on autopilot more often than you realize, looping the same thoughts and beliefs in the background.

And some of those? They’re quietly holding you back.

So, take a deep breath. This is your mindset detox. Let’s shine a light on the thoughts keeping you stuck.

“I’ll be happy when…”

• I’ll be happy when I land that promotion.

• I’ll be happy when I lose the weight.

• I’ll be happy when I finally figure my life out.

Sound familiar? This is destination happiness—the belief that your joy is waiting somewhere out there, instead of right here, right now.

How to Detox This Thought:

Shift to progress-based happiness. Instead of waiting for the big event, ask yourself:

• What’s one thing I can appreciate about where I am today?

• What’s one small way I can create happiness right now?

Lola’s great at tracking these patterns if you catch yourself falling into this loop. She’ll help remind you that happiness isn’t a finish line—it’s the way you walk the path.