Last week, while discussing the limitations associated with linking the pursuit of pleasure to a durable happiness, we referred to adaptation – in essence, the human tendency to adjust to changed circumstances, whether they be positive or negative. This week, we will approach the same basic topic from another angle, looking at the set-point theory…
DetailsLast week, we focused on the ‘three happy lives’, as set out by Martin Seligman. One of the key messages was that while there is nothing inherently wrong or negative in the pursuit of pleasure, any ‘happiness strategy’ that relies exclusively on pursuing pleasure is doomed to come up short of the mark, and perhaps…
DetailsLast week, we looked at subjective well-being, an approach which focuses on how individuals feel about their life and circumstances, with a specific emphasis on positive emotional experiences and life satisfaction. While this approach receives a lot of attention from psychologists, it is not the only school of thought as it relates to well-being as…
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