Journaling Idea - On Hedonic Adaptation.

What do you think about the idea that when we get used to good changes in our lives, their impact goes down?

Research suggests that the benefits of positive changes disappear over time – we adapt to good things like promotions, new things, new relationships…

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Feb 6, 2022

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