Breaking the success-happiness myth
Many of us tell ourselves that we’ll be happy if and when we reach a specific professional milestone, like landing a coveted promotion. When we do that, though, we are likely to fall victim to what psychologist Tal Ben-Shahar calls the “arrival fallacy,” the often misguided notion that our happiness hinges on specific achievements. That’s because we are prone to overestimating the staying power of the satisfaction we will derive from reaching these types of milestones. What’s a more reliable source of happiness? Quality relationships, Ben-Shahar says.
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Seen this so many times when people achieve a pay rise/promotion. The happiness high is so temporary - this can be hard for people managers to understand that a consistent reinforcement/recognition of an individual's contribution is what counts- Herzberg hit the spot with his hygiene factors.