From Psychologies · Louise Leboyer · · 50s
Albert Moukheiber: Running After Happiness Risks Missing It
Psychologist Albert Moukheiber warns that chasing happiness too hard makes us miss it entirely.
In brief
Psychologist Albert Moukheiber warns that chasing happiness too hard makes us miss it entirely. Chasing happiness as a fixed goal leads to disappointment and emotional exhaustion, according to psychologist Albert Moukheiber. Originally reported by Psychologies.
The Happiness Trap
Psychologist Albert Moukheiber warns that chasing happiness too hard makes us miss it entirely.
“Une des meilleures manières de ne pas trouver le bonheur, c'est d'essayer de courir derrière”
Olympic Athletes Feel Empty
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”
The Hamster Cage Effect
Chasing constant new experiences leads to emotional exhaustion and reduced positive feelings.
“On veut tout le temps courir derrière les nouvelles expériences et on finit juste par se fatiguer”
Happiness is Transient
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”
The short version
Chasing happiness as a fixed goal leads to disappointment and emotional exhaustion, according to psychologist Albert Moukheiber.
