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February 2025 PMID 39887923

Happiness depletes me: Seeking happiness impairs limited resources and self-regulation.

Aekyoung Kim, Sam J Maglio

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65
Peak: 8 in Mar 2025
across 5 sources since Feb 2025

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79,627
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25

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Feb 2025 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

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What people are saying

Overall, the collective discussions reflect strong agreement with the article's message that seeking happiness can be resource-draining and counterproductive, demonstrated through language like 'mentally exhausting' and comments such as 'lets me off the hook,' which suggest a reevaluation of happiness efforts. The tone ranges from serious to humorous, emphasizing both personal relevance and the potential for societal impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts express strong agreement, emphasizing that effort and striving for happiness can backfire, as seen in phrases like 'Makes us unhappier' and 'Happiness depletes me,' aligning well with the publication's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with many referencing the core idea and sharing personal reactions, indicating engagement with the topic's implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate moderate engagement by referencing research findings, personal experiences, and humor, such as 'so it looks like trying to be happy doesn’t work,' signaling some depth in their discussions.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions appear to have a significant impact, as evidenced by users expressing relief or reinterpretation of happiness pursuits, suggesting the publication influences perspectives on well-being.

Abstract in brief

  • The research indicates that seeking happiness can deplete self-regulation resources, leading to worse self-control and potentially less happiness over time.
  • Studies show that both naturally happiness-seeking individuals and those experimentally induced to pursue happiness experience more lapses in self-control and reduced persistence on difficult tasks.
  • Continuously pursuing happiness may cause a depletion of regulatory resources, creating a cycle of decreased well-being and personal happiness.]
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Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Happiness depletes me: Seeking happiness impairs limited resources and self-regulation https://t.co/9pmhk1cnkg

Mar 16, 2025 · 12 likes · 1 share · 42,377 followers View post →
大海牛
@mrseaox · X

Trying to be happy can make us unhappier https://t.co/UMb7b2oabZ -- 但每次这种研究出来，都会有一帮完全不理解“幸存者偏差”的统计意义是什么的混子说这是幸存者偏差，想要追求快乐的人是因为本身不快乐blabla… 让人怀疑究竟有没有可能让大众理解概率统计是个啥。

Mar 12, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 20,703 followers View post →
uMRI（高次脳機能障害・発達障害・認知症情報bot）
@sug100foroba · X

「幸せを求め過ぎると注意資源が枯渇しやすくなるよ！」的な記事 元論文（https://t.co/aCMjDKQIcl）が有料で読めなかったけど、件のクッキーの実験（https://t.co/BbrcryQlNH）とかと似たようなことしとるな… https://t.co/lDpHLa1r5p

Mar 4, 2025 · 3 likes · 8,195 followers View post →
テツ
@diynotetsu · X

面白いパラドックス

Mar 5, 2025 · 3 likes · 134 followers View post →
お茶柱／心理学のべレスク
@otea_stalk · X

幸せになろうとするほど？ 計1,000人超を調査 幸福を追求したい欲求が強いほど、自制心が低い 意思決定時間も短い 幸福感を誘発されると、自制心が利きにくくなる 正確に課題をするより、幸福追求は精神的リソースを消耗する https://t.co/yCWopAHeBl

Mar 13, 2025 · 1 like · 25 followers View post →
graham music
@grahammusic1 · X

so it looks like trying to be happy doesnt work! Lets me off the hook! 'Happiness depletes me: Seeking happiness impairs limited resources and self‐regulation' - Kim - 2025 - Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/eiiCuuIY6g https://t.co/M74FRt90N0

Feb 28, 2025 · 4,206 followers View post →

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Stephen Brown
@xMrBean · X

RT @BinaPattel: EFFORT AND TRYING TO BE #HAPPY MAKES US UNHAPPIER – NEW STUDY https://t.co/GPzmu5DJgb MENTALLY EXHAUSTING SUSCEPTIBLE TO T…

Jun 20, 2025 · 1 share · 173 followers View post →
Bina Pattel
@BinaPattel · X

EFFORT AND TRYING TO BE #HAPPY MAKES US UNHAPPIER – NEW STUDY https://t.co/GPzmu5DJgb MENTALLY EXHAUSTING SUSCEPTIBLE TO TEMPTATION SELF–DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS #DAILY SELF–REGULATION FAILURES AFTER WORK SKIP #CLEANING THE HOUSE INSTEAD SCROLL SOCIAL MEDIA https://t.co/7Gg6b4YQhp https://t.co/CxsGKfjUc7

Jun 18, 2025 · 1 share · 36 followers View post →
mm5711
@mm5711 · X

Happiness depletes me: Seeking happiness impairs limited resources and self‐regulation - Kim - 2025 - Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/XaqpoRnLwg

Mar 21, 2025 · 1,871 followers View post →
mpdehesaisidoro
@mpdehesaisidoro · X

RT @agingdoc1: Happiness depletes me: Seeking happiness impairs limited resources and self-regulation https://t.co/9pmhk1cnkg

Mar 17, 2025 · 1 share · 33 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Happiness depletes me: Seeking happiness impairs limited resources and self-regulation https://t.co/9pmhk1cnkg

Mar 16, 2025 · 12 likes · 1 share · 42,377 followers View post →
お茶柱／心理学のべレスク
@otea_stalk · X

幸せになろうとするほど？ 計1,000人超を調査 幸福を追求したい欲求が強いほど、自制心が低い 意思決定時間も短い 幸福感を誘発されると、自制心が利きにくくなる 正確に課題をするより、幸福追求は精神的リソースを消耗する https://t.co/yCWopAHeBl

Mar 13, 2025 · 1 like · 25 followers View post →
大海牛
@mrseaox · X

Trying to be happy can make us unhappier https://t.co/UMb7b2oabZ -- 但每次这种研究出来，都会有一帮完全不理解“幸存者偏差”的统计意义是什么的混子说这是幸存者偏差，想要追求快乐的人是因为本身不快乐blabla… 让人怀疑究竟有没有可能让大众理解概率统计是个啥。

Mar 12, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 20,703 followers View post →
テツ
@diynotetsu · X

面白いパラドックス

Mar 5, 2025 · 3 likes · 134 followers View post →
uMRI（高次脳機能障害・発達障害・認知症情報bot）
@sug100foroba · X

「幸せを求め過ぎると注意資源が枯渇しやすくなるよ！」的な記事 元論文（https://t.co/aCMjDKQIcl）が有料で読めなかったけど、件のクッキーの実験（https://t.co/BbrcryQlNH）とかと似たようなことしとるな… https://t.co/lDpHLa1r5p

Mar 4, 2025 · 3 likes · 8,195 followers View post →
graham music
@grahammusic1 · X

so it looks like trying to be happy doesnt work! Lets me off the hook! 'Happiness depletes me: Seeking happiness impairs limited resources and self‐regulation' - Kim - 2025 - Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/eiiCuuIY6g https://t.co/M74FRt90N0

Feb 28, 2025 · 4,206 followers View post →
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@grahammus1.bsky.social · Bluesky

so it looks like trying to be happy doesnt work! Lets me off the hook! 'Happiness depletes me: Seeking happiness impairs limited resources and self‐regulation' - Kim - 2025 - Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being - Wiley Online Library zurl.co/jsB4a

Feb 28, 2025 View post →
Achristotle
@Achristotle · X

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Feb 8, 2025 · 313 followers View post →