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How Discomfort Can Increase Happiness

The fascinating connection between pain and pleasure in our brains can explain why too much pleasure may be bad for happiness, while experiencing some pain or discomfort may increase happiness.

Oct 9, 2022 • 2 min read
Emotions Well-being Anna Lembke dopamine pain pleasure

Want to be Happy? Get Off the Couch!

Positive psychology recognizes that it takes work to be happy.  Improvements in well-being often require efforts that are not immediately rewarding.  Doing something that gives you pleasure can increase the

May 11, 2011 • 1 min read
Mastery Personal Growth Well-being effort gratification happiness pleasure
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