by Emma Filey
We Are Not Doomed to Failure
Many studies have been carried out on the beneficial effects of positivity, though whether or not a positive outlook has the power to actually improve our quality of life, has often been debated. One of the greatest obstacles facing positive psychology is the so-called ‘hedonic treadmill,’ described by investopedia.com as “the tendency of a person to remain at a relatively stable level of happiness despite a change in fortune or the achievement of major goals. (more…)