The Happiness Boomerang Effect: When Positive Activities Backfire
Why do seemingly positive activities have negative consequences?
Sonja Lyubomirsky is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside, where she investigates how people can become happier. Originally from Russia, she received her Ph.D. in social/personality psychology from Stanford University. Her two books, The How of Happiness and The Myths of Happiness have been published in 28 countries.
Why do seemingly positive activities have negative consequences?
Most people want to be happy. It is a desire that transcends age, culture, geographical location, political belief, religion, and life experience.