"How Many Different Ways Can I Create To Reach My Outcome?"

Now assuming you do have an outcome, is it so fixed that there is only one way you can be happy?

Here's how to test this ... if at any point your ideal future or outcome tests positive to this statement; "I'll be happy when ...", or "I'll feel better because ...", then it could be that you are too dependent on only one way to achieve your outcome.

So design multiple paths, brainstorm multiple and flexible alternatives - Plan A, Plan B, Plan C ... any one of which will get you your desired outcome.