The “happiness paradox” is a phenomenon wherein trying to make ourselves happier actually makes us less happy, as it can drain our ability to use self-control and willpower. As a result, we’re more susceptible to temptation, and to making self-destructive decisions that make us less happy.

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The “happiness paradox” is a phenomenon wherein trying to make ourselves happier actually makes us less happy, as it can drain our ability to use self-control and willpower. As a result, we’re more susceptible to temptation, and to making self-destructive decisions that make us less happy. submitted by /u/mvea
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