Happiness Blockers

Social Comparison

Upward comparisons reduce self-perceptions
Downward comparisons reduce perceived value of others

Materialism

Buying/thinking about experiences boosts happiness more than buying/thinking about material goods
Satisfaction of experiences increases with time whereas satisfaction of material goods decreases with time

Perfectionism

Praising for internal attributes (cultivating a ‘’Fixed Mindset’’) rather than effort (‘’Growth Mindset’’) is associated with anxiety
Priming the ‘’ideal self’’ leads to dejection

Maximizing

Trying to maximize pleasure in our decisions is associated with less happiness
‘’Satisfying’’ associated with greater happiness

Are you a Maximiser?

Read More

While in car listening to a piece of music – do you often want to check other stations to find something better even if I am happy listening to what I am.
Do you always find hard to rent a video or select on Netflix as you always struggle to find the best one?
Do you find writing very hard as you always find it very hard to get the words just right?

Maximisers are

✓ More regretful after purchases

✓ Less satisfied with life

✓ More depressed

✓ Less satisfied with success

✓ Less optimistic

“Everyone wants Happiness. No one wants Pain. But you can’t have a Rainbow without a little Rain .”

Komal’s speaker page