The paradox of happiness: Why are we not doing what we know makes us happy?

Volume: 13, Issue: 3, Pages: 252 - 259
Published: Jan 11, 2017
Abstract
Achieving and maintaining happiness can be difficult, especially when people are not engaging in the activities they know facilitate it. ‘Flow’ activities require clear rules, challenge, a high investment of energy, and have been shown to promote long-term happiness better than low investment, passive activities. Do people know this? In two studies, we found that, despite recognizing that flow activities are more likely to facilitate happiness,...
Paper Details
Title
The paradox of happiness: Why are we not doing what we know makes us happy?
Published Date
Jan 11, 2017
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
252 - 259
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