The tendency to return to baseline happiness after positive changes in circumstances, meaning that the new car or larger house produces less sustained satisfaction than anticipation suggested. Recognizing the hedonic treadmill's reality prevents you from chasing purchases as though they'll solve what is actually an adaptation problem—and opens space for investigating what kinds of spending do produce lasting wellbeing.
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