Dr. Rachel: Avoiding the Hedonic Treadmill

....In contemporary psychology, however, this way of being can lead to what's termed the Hedonic Treadmill. If you haven't heard the term, it’s essentially what Bette Midler perceives Goldie Hawn doing in the film – climbing and climbing, but never getting anywhere. When we chase happiness by seeking momentary gratification as a means of warding of painful experiences, we put ourselves on this…