In the quest for happiness, many of us are looking in the wrong places. Despite the abundance of research and theories on the subject, there is surprisingly little consensus on what happiness truly is/what factors contribute to it. As a result, we are often left to develop our own strategies for achieving happiness, some of which may be, effective, while others may not be as helpful.
In Eastern societies, such as Japan, the concept of “interdependent happiness” is valued. This refers to the understanding that feelings are inherently interpersonal or based on relationships. There is a strong emphasis on finding happiness in ordinary or routine settings, such as through close relationships with family and friends.
According this insight, escaping to exotic and adventure-filled settings far from home is not likely to lead to happiness.
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Thoughts:
1. The hedonic treadmill: The hedonic treadmill theory suggests that people tend to adapt to their circumstances, including their level of happiness, over time. This means that even if someone experiences a significant increase in happiness, they will eventually adapt to it and their happiness level will return to its original state.
2. The Easterlin paradox: The Easterlin paradox, also known as the “Easterlin effect,” suggests that while economic growth can lead to increases in happiness, the relationship between economic growth and happiness is nonlinear. In other words, the relationship between the two is not straightforward. And additional economic growth may not lead to proportionate increases in happiness.
3. The happiness set point: The happiness set point theory suggests that people have a genetic set point for happiness that is relatively stable across their lifetime. This means that even if someone experiences a significant change in their life, such as a major event or a change in their social status, their happiness level will likely return to its original set point over time.
