7 ways to get off the "hedonic treadmill"

7 ways to get off the "hedonic treadmill" | 4 ways to practice well-being and thrive | Read more from LaRae Quy on SmartBrief on Leadership Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( September 16, 2021 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading Edge [] [7 ways to get off the "hedonic treadmill"]( It's OK to reach for more in life, but getting stuck on the "hedonic treadmill" of wanting more for the sake of power or prestige can simply become a way to avoid discomfort, writes Gregg Vanourek. He offers seven ways to get off the treadmill, including practicing gratitude, not comparing yourself to others and not defining yourself by possessions. 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