If so, you may be experiencing arrival fallacy.
Ben-Shahar is an author and is well known for teaching lectures on happiness atColumbia University.
Often, the arrival fallacy only makes unhappiness and mental states worse.
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What Causes Arrival Fallacy?
Research has found that these dont usually bring happinessat least not long-term happiness.
This notion is still widespread.
Furthermore, these qualities are being stressed above things like caring for others or being equitable or fair.
Here are some tips for coping, moving through the feelings, and ultimately achieving enduring happiness in life.
But focusing on the process more than the end goal might be the key to happiness.
Adding more mindfulness into your day can be simple.
It can be achieved by starting a meditation practice (starting with just 5 minutes a day!)
Letting go of people who bring negativity into your life is also important, according to the research.
One way to add more gratitude into your day is to keep agratitude journal.
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