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Real contentment
The Elusive Quest for Happiness
Why Satisfaction Slips Away…
The Chase for ‘Always More’: Grasping Our Battle with Satisfaction
In a world overflowing with plenty, many find themselves trapped in a contradiction: the more they gather, the less content they feel. This cycle of dissatisfaction, even after meeting both essential and lavish desires, has become a common struggle in today’s society.
The Origin of Dissatisfaction
The Pitfall of Comparison
Our minds are programmed to constantly contrast our lives with those of others. Social media has intensified this tendency, creating an endless stream of carefully selected highlights from others’ lives. We see their vacations, career successes, and material belongings, leading us to doubt our own circumstances, even when they’re relatively comfortable.
The Hedonic Treadmill
Psychologists call this the “hedonic treadmill” — our tendency to quickly adjust to new situations, whether good or bad. When we reach a goal or gain something new, the initial excitement swiftly diminishes, driving us to chase the next source of satisfaction.
