In a counterintuitive twist, a leading happiness expert is challenging the conventional wisdom that happiness can be optimized. According to a new article in The New York Times, this expert argues that the pursuit of happiness through self-improvement and goal-setting can actually have a negative impact on our well-being. The expert claims that the relentless focus on achieving happiness can lead to feelings of inadequacy and anxiety, as individuals constantly compare themselves to others and feel like they're not good enough. By embracing the imperfections and uncertainties of life, this expert suggests that we may find a more authentic and lasting sense of happiness.
Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t. The New York Times
