From Psychologies · Louise Leboyer · · 40s
Albert Moukheiber on chasing happiness
Chasing happiness makes us miss it.
In brief
Chasing happiness makes us miss it. Psychologist Albert Moukheiber says pursuing happiness as a fixed goal leads to disappointment and emotional exhaustion. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Happiness chase
Psychologist Albert Moukheiber says chasing happiness as a fixed goal leads to disappointment and emotional exhaustion.
“Une des meilleures manières de ne pas trouver le bonheur, c'est d'essayer de courir derrière”
Olympic athletes
After 2024 Olympics, swimmer Florent Manaudou experienced depression and felt lost without goals.
“Pendant cinq ans, je ne vais pas dire que je me réveillais tous les matins en pensant aux JO de Paris”
Post-Olympic blues
Athletes face mental health decline after Olympics, even those who performed well.
“Les résultats avaient montré une détérioration de la santé mentale des athlètes après les Jeux”
Hamster cage effect
Pursuing happiness causes emotional exhaustion by focusing too much on new experiences.
“On veut tout le temps courir derrière les nouvelles expériences et on finit juste par se fatiguer”
Happiness is fleeting
True happiness is temporary, emerging from enjoyable activities, not a permanent state.
“Je pense que le bonheur, c'est un état qui, par définition, doit être un peu transitoire”
In short
Psychologist Albert Moukheiber says pursuing happiness as a fixed goal leads to disappointment and emotional exhaustion.
