Title: Hedonic Adaptation: How to Minimize Its Effects on Happiness
Headings: Hedonic Adaptation: Why You Are Not Happier
Hedonic Adaptation: Why You Are Not Happier
Overview
A Question of Control
The Hedonic Treadmill
Gratifications
Pleasures vs. Gratifications
Altruism
Minimize Hedonic Adaptation
A Word From Verywell

Content: Interestingly, the more we engage in gratifications, the more we enjoy them. These are activities that require more effort and thought, but the payoff is higher as well. The more we engage, the more we enjoy. 5 ﻿ Gratifications include activities that are often thought of as hobbies, like creating art, learning a skill like karate, or even engaging in an activity like meditation. Most, if not all, gratifications can be great stress relievers. 5 Simple Stress Reducers to Try Right Now
Pleasures vs. Gratifications
Knowing that pleasures are fleeting in their effects may make them seem less worth the effort than other activities like gratifications that can bring more lasting results. There are reasons why they can be perfect for certain situations. First, as mentioned earlier, they bring a quick lift in mood without a great deal of effort. This mood boost is actually quite valuable because there is significant research that shows that a lift in mood can lead to a chain reaction of positive feelings and increased resilience . Basically, pleasures can create an "upward spiral of positivity," and this can lead to greater happiness and resilience to stress.