Sciencespeaking topic
Hedonic adaptation: the brain quickly gets used to every new pleasure and the old thrill fades; this is the hedonic treadmill. Why does a new phone or a raise become ordinary after a few weeks; is happiness always a moving target?
— hedonic adaptation (hedonic treadmill)
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Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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