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Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.
The Daily
May 30, 2026
Happiness is not about constant pleasure or 'good vibes,' but rather an active, eudaimonic pursuit of meaning and social connection. Understanding the biological and cultural barriers to happiness allows us to move past toxic positivity and reclaim our well-being.
Key insight: The more you explicitly chase the 'hedonic' feeling of happiness as a goal, the more likely you are to become unhappy because you view any negative emotion as a failure of the pursuit.