Why Achieving Goals Doesn't Make Us Happy and We Keep Wanting More

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Many of us live with the belief that happiness is just around the corner. When we finish school, get a better job, buy a house, or achieve a dream goal, we will finally be satisfied. But the reality is different. The feeling of fulfillment after reaching a goal often doesn’t last long, and instead of celebrating, we focus on the next milestone. Why do we keep wanting more, even when we already have what we wanted?