Psychology Today | 22.06.2026 20:27
As experts of our own psyches, it’s surprising how much we get wrong about what will truly make us happy. We might believe, for instance, that treating ourselves with kindness and compassion will make us selfish, weak, or complacent. Or that keeping to ourselves will make us happier than talking to strangers. Or that acquiring some coveted material object will finally deliver the lasting well-being we’ve been waiting for.
