The Paradox of Hedonism

The Paradox of Hedonism suggests that actively seeking pleasure or happiness directly often makes it harder to achieve. When people pursue happiness as their main goal, they tend to focus so much on feeling good that they may become anxious or restless, which can reduce their overall satisfaction. In contrast, engaging in meaningful activities, helping others, or working toward a goal often leads to happiness more naturally. Essentially, happiness tends to come as a byproduct of other pursuits, not from directly chasing it.