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Summarized by
Jaroslav
Prochazka
We say:
Ill be happy if
If I buy a
countryside
house.
If I become famous.
Two groups
of students
Group 1: extrinsic aspirations
(money, fame, and image)
Intrinsic
categories
checked
Extrinsic
categories
checked
Research conclusion
Attainment of the intrinsic aspirations for personal growth, close
relationships, community involvement, and physical health related
positively to basic psychological need satisfaction and psychological health
In contrast, attainment of the extrinsic aspirations for money, fame, and
image was unrelated to basic psychological need satisfaction and related
slightly negatively to psychological health
Research conclusion
Although people with extrinsic motivation achieved their goals (they
become wealthy and admired), they werent happy
Moreover, they mentioned increased anxiety and depression although they
achieved their goals!
No
Happiness
Extrinsic aspects
So what to do instead?
Happiness
Find your flow moments (the moments you enjoy and forget about time)
Try to recognize them
Does it include the capabilities you are good at? Why not?