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Navigating the Balance of Pleasure and Pain

This chapter delves into hedonic balance, examining how individuals oscillate between pleasurable and less pleasurable activities to achieve life equilibrium. It also introduces the hedonic treadmill concept, illustrating the human tendency to seek challenges after prolonged enjoyment and the paradox of finding pleasure in contrasting emotions.

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