
Why getting what you want doesn't keep you happy for long
You achieve a goal, feel happy for a while, then return to your normal happiness level - like running on a treadmill.
Preparing your mental wellness content
Understanding what makes us happy and how to build a positive, content mindset.
You achieve a goal, feel happy for a while, then return to your normal happiness level - like running on a treadmill.
That rush when you win a bet? Your brain releases the same chemicals as addictive drugs. And teenage brains are wired to feel it even more intensely.
It's not just teenage drama - there's real science behind why first love feels so overwhelming, all-consuming, and impossible to think about anything else.
When you fail repeatedly at something, your brain learns a dangerous lesson: "Why try? I'll just fail anyway." It's called learned helplessness, and it can trap you in underachievement.
You have natural talents - things you could be amazing at. But finding them requires understanding what "flow state" feels like and paying attention to what makes time disappear.