What if the problem with happiness is that we're trying too hard to make life a 10?
We chase the next promotion, accomplishment, purchase, or experience believing it will finally make us happier. Then we get there, our brain adapts, and before long we're asking, "What's next?"
In this episode, Dr. Bray explores the surprising science of happiness and Arthur Brooks's three essential ingredients for a happier life: enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning. You'll discover why achievement alone never seems to be enough, why more pleasure doesn't necessarily create more happiness, and why learning to appreciate an ordinary 6 or 7 may be one of the secrets to an extraordinary life.
Maybe happiness isn't about getting more. Maybe it's about getting better at noticing what's already there.
Quotes from Dr. Bray
"The human brain is remarkably good at adapting and having that new level of happiness become your norm."
"We aren't necessarily unhappy. We're just continually postponing happiness. I'll be happy when this happens... this may be four of the most expensive words you will ever say."
"Instead of continually and constantly trying to reach ten... a much better objective may be learning how to move our baseline from a five to a six or a seven."
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