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Podcast: The Light Inside
Episode: From Hamsters to Happiness: How to Ditch The Hedonic Treadmill of Dissatisfaction
Description: Our individual pursuit of growth and excellence does not always equate to joy, due to regular responses, beliefs and self-doubt.Â
Today we learned that Hedonic adaptation, on the surface - can be beneficial. Yet taken to extremes, can lead to emotional dysregulation and destructive coping mechanisms.Â
Judging our emotions can influence our psychological well-being, inhibiting our ability to effectively move away from dissatisfaction. Therefore, the trap of the hedonic treadmill creates anxiety, obstacles and bitterness. We can, however, move away from old mindsets and embrace new, more hopeful perspectives.Â
Personal Growth.
On our journey to becoming our best selves, we often...