09/29/2023

Why People See Problems Where There Are None

Baseline dissatisfaction is what motivates many

Do you often experience a strange malaise, that feeling of blah-ness you can’t quite explain?

The good news is you’re not alone. You may be surprised to learn that, although people don’t often admit it, everyone’s default state is dissatisfaction; it’s how we evolved.

Our inclination to be dissatisfied made our survival more likely. If our ancestors had found perpetual bliss, they likely wouldn’t have worked to create the inventions that make modern life possible.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Psychology Today.