There is a Trick to prolong the Happier state - Conscious Gratitude. Its almost 2 yrs i bought my bike , but it seems quite new , coz many times i spend few seconds in Appreciation and Gratitude b4 starting my ride . And for Unhappy events , knowing about Hedonic Adaptation helps , knowing that howmuch ever these emotions seem Intense and Permanent , return to our Baseline is already Underway.
I’m not sure exactly how you interpret this but base off I what I think you are saying I’ll give my opinion. In short, I disagree. Contentment is the opposite is the opposite of happiness. While happiness is defined differently by everyone it’s hard to say what “happiness” truly is. I think you come closest to happiness by pursuing meaningful personal goals and becoming “better” than you were yesterday. It’s human nature to chase what you don’t have, build towards what you currently have not, and vision a better future. Seeing progress towards your ideal self/goals gives you a feeling of progress(some would say happiness) and accomplishment which if you continue this path I think your baseline happiness increases but if you don’t pursue a better version of yourself and/or future and are content with who you are today you sacrifice what could be which ultimately leads to regret.
i recently found the brazilian phrase tudo passa which translates to everything passes. i live by this because it is a firm reminder that when bad things happen they will eventually pass but also that when great things happen to enjoy them because they don’t last forever.
this is why they say "journey, not the destination" because the emotion at the destination (good or bad) returns us back to baseline. so how we feel with our experiences (appreciating that) is what matter most
There are some things that can raise your baseline. 1. Spending time with loved ones, humans or animals. 2. Progress in anything you choose, hobby, goal etc. 3. Gratitude count your blessings every hour on the hour. 4. Be present and when you can't question your interpretation of what's happening if it's negative replace with positive/grateful interpretation. 5. Be of service to others, find anyone less fortunate than you and help them in some way. These will definitely raise your baseline.
This is a thing that I figured out when I was 13. And that was perhaps 20 years ago or so. Sure, I did not know what to name it back then but it seems like it is the same thing
in other words. if you experience a lot of fluctuations in mental state frequent but minor, sure you will experience more temporary happiness, but i find that the constant negatives utweights the the positives and its almost like your baseline has lowered.
In the USA, the amount of space per household available to each person has _doubled_ in the past 50 years, while distant vacations and luxury spending have become much more common, even expected among the middle class and up. Spending on food as a percentage of the budget is about 3/f of what it was then, and luxury food item spending is common. Yet I hear a lot of talk about the declining standard of living in the USA, and the shrinking of the middle class. Relative to the past 20 years, yes. But not relative to the very high levels (compared to most of the rest of the world) of the 1990s and previously, and not relative to most of the rest of the world.
Hmm, I find this very frustrating in a way, quite unfair: what can people with a “low baseline” do? Nothing, just accept that they’re more or less depressed / low mood all the time?
There are some things that can raise your baseline. 1. Spending time with loved ones, humans or animals. 2. Progress in anything you choose, hobby, goal etc. 3. Gratitude count your blessings every hour on the hour. 4. Be present and when you can't question your interpretation of what's happening if it's negative replace with positive/grateful interpretation. 5. Be of service to others, find anyone less fortunate than you and help them in some way. These will definitely raise your baseline.
Doesn’t seem make much sense to me, there been things that made me feel much better and it lasted months - then it’s just stops working completely - even if I spend years not doing it and then return to it only to find out I don’t enjoy it nearly as much as I once did - and I gave it good several hours
It is because you have to actively escape hedonic treadmill and it fluctuates overtime. Age, experience, circumstances, mindset evolve priorities and gratification overtime. What you perhaps enjoyed at 15 will not be as pleasurable at 60.
The reason this doesn’t bother me is cause if you drop 1 million dollars on me right now I’m literally gonna live a vastly superior life than if I didn’t have it. EVEN if the time between the happy moments returns to neutral the superior number of happy moments trump the less than I’d have without the millions
@@kingzingo1784There is 😂 I'll never understand materialists trying to talk philosophically when you believe you're just a meat robot, afterall from a meat robot point of view don't you think humans could just be reprogrammed? Lmao
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There is a Trick to prolong the Happier state - Conscious Gratitude. Its almost 2 yrs i bought my bike , but it seems quite new , coz many times i spend few seconds in Appreciation and Gratitude b4 starting my ride .
And for Unhappy events , knowing about Hedonic Adaptation helps , knowing that howmuch ever these emotions seem Intense and Permanent , return to our Baseline is already Underway.
Good way to put the negative ones.
Don’t chase happiness seek contentment 🙂
That’s actually a great point
I’m not sure exactly how you interpret this but base off I what I think you are saying I’ll give my opinion. In short, I disagree. Contentment is the opposite is the opposite of happiness. While happiness is defined differently by everyone it’s hard to say what “happiness” truly is. I think you come closest to happiness by pursuing meaningful personal goals and becoming “better” than you were yesterday. It’s human nature to chase what you don’t have, build towards what you currently have not, and vision a better future. Seeing progress towards your ideal self/goals gives you a feeling of progress(some would say happiness) and accomplishment which if you continue this path I think your baseline happiness increases but if you don’t pursue a better version of yourself and/or future and are content with who you are today you sacrifice what could be which ultimately leads to regret.
i recently found the brazilian phrase tudo passa which translates to everything passes. i live by this because it is a firm reminder that when bad things happen they will eventually pass but also that when great things happen to enjoy them because they don’t last forever.
this is why they say "journey, not the destination" because the emotion at the destination (good or bad) returns us back to baseline. so how we feel with our experiences (appreciating that) is what matter most
Happiness is fleeting, what I want is peace.
And contentment 🙂
@@BRM101 "contentment is a treasure that is never exhausted"
i agree with thw conclusion: basically, if it won't matter anyways, then don't stress out over the next big thing
That's so truee because money can bring you only momentary happiness which after some limited time it will vanish
There are some things that can raise your baseline. 1. Spending time with loved ones, humans or animals. 2. Progress in anything you choose, hobby, goal etc. 3. Gratitude count your blessings every hour on the hour. 4. Be present and when you can't question your interpretation of what's happening if it's negative replace with positive/grateful interpretation. 5. Be of service to others, find anyone less fortunate than you and help them in some way. These will definitely raise your baseline.
Happiness is variable, momentary, meaning is forever
meaning brings happiness
This is a thing that I figured out when I was 13. And that was perhaps 20 years ago or so. Sure, I did not know what to name it back then but it seems like it is the same thing
Baseline of happiness called satisfaction
I cant get no….🎵
No it's called boredom and unsatisfactory nature
Some studies show that EXPERIENCES can influence the height and length of those curves more than MATERIAL ITEMS, which cause small quick passing bumps
Great Explanation
This is why "the pursuit of happiness" is foolish
Once a lemon always a lemon
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I love this, I so simply great video
in other words. if you experience a lot of fluctuations in mental state frequent but minor, sure you will experience more temporary happiness, but i find that the constant negatives utweights the the positives and its almost like your baseline has lowered.
"For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
And having food and raiment let us be there with content."
at some point in life you will start half smiling to the strangers, knowing that their frowning is caused by not knowing what you know
Why try to pursue happiness when you can have JOY.
In the USA, the amount of space per household available to each person has _doubled_ in the past 50 years, while distant vacations and luxury spending have become much more common, even expected among the middle class and up. Spending on food as a percentage of the budget is about 3/f of what it was then, and luxury food item spending is common.
Yet I hear a lot of talk about the declining standard of living in the USA, and the shrinking of the middle class. Relative to the past 20 years, yes. But not relative to the very high levels (compared to most of the rest of the world) of the 1990s and previously, and not relative to most of the rest of the world.
Hmm, I find this very frustrating in a way, quite unfair: what can people with a “low baseline” do? Nothing, just accept that they’re more or less depressed / low mood all the time?
There are some things that can raise your baseline. 1. Spending time with loved ones, humans or animals. 2. Progress in anything you choose, hobby, goal etc. 3. Gratitude count your blessings every hour on the hour. 4. Be present and when you can't question your interpretation of what's happening if it's negative replace with positive/grateful interpretation. 5. Be of service to others, find anyone less fortunate than you and help them in some way. These will definitely raise your baseline.
Life is unfair
@@Danuxsy IT can be, but the good news is you will adapt to the unfairness.
literally why i quit every single job
Great 😃 topic
Glad you liked it!
this channel is amazing!
Doesn’t seem make much sense to me, there been things that made me feel much better and it lasted months - then it’s just stops working completely - even if I spend years not doing it and then return to it only to find out I don’t enjoy it nearly as much as I once did - and I gave it good several hours
It is because you have to actively escape hedonic treadmill and it fluctuates overtime. Age, experience, circumstances, mindset evolve priorities and gratification overtime. What you perhaps enjoyed at 15 will not be as pleasurable at 60.
My baseline of happiness is my dog 😊
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i don't know, i have to say that for me yhis adaptive effect isn't really that strong
That’s why I move every 6 months
But maybe if you keep having good things happen to you, you won't ever have to return to the baseline.
So what do people do when after all their success they're still miserable? Lord it over others who are not as successful
So then I could literally kill someone, go to prison for life, and still be just as happy if I were rich and famous?
money is a superficial value, whereas killing someone is a profound destruction of your morality
The reason this doesn’t bother me is cause if you drop 1 million dollars on me right now I’m literally gonna live a vastly superior life than if I didn’t have it. EVEN if the time between the happy moments returns to neutral the superior number of happy moments trump the less than I’d have without the millions
you can find that same happiness without needing something in particular that is holding you back from being happy
@@mattdeclas how?
@@mattdeclassounds like philosophical nonsense detached from practical reality
Nothing is eternal
The hereafter is though
@@FinalBoss429There is none
@@kingzingo1784There is 😂 I'll never understand materialists trying to talk philosophically when you believe you're just a meat robot, afterall from a meat robot point of view don't you think humans could just be reprogrammed? Lmao
He is right, there is no hereafter and yes we can reprogram homo sapiens, it's known as CRISPR-cas9 @@Wolffanghurricane
Giacomo Leopardi
Elon musk too
Thank you 💕 very helpful video.
I pray for that;
"May ALLAH ALMIGHTY Bestow With HIS ETERNAL BLESSINGS AMEEN SUMAAMEEN."
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Humans in a nutshell
tldr theres no point