The Psychological Immune System and the Maintaining of a Moderate Level of Problems

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The concept of psychological immune system suggests that our satisfaction with life tends to remain at a moderate level around a seven out of ten. Positive events can temporarily elevate our satisfaction, but it tends to return to the moderate level. Similarly, negative events can cause a temporary dip, but eventually, we rebound. This theory implies that there is a need for a certain amount of problems in life to maintain a sense of meaning and purpose. When surrounded by extreme adversity, our perception of what constitutes a problem shifts to keep us at a moderate level of challenges.

Have you ever wondered why, despite everything seemingly going well, you still feel a nagging sense of dissatisfaction? Well, you’re not alone. This is actually a fascinating psychological phenomenon I call "The Blue Dot Effect". It’s all about how our brains can trick us into seeing problems and negativity even when everything around us is getting better.

Join me and Drew as we unpack this curious effect and explore how it impacts our everyday lives. From the way we perceive our personal achievements to our overall happiness, the Blue Dot Effect plays a sneaky role in shaping our mindset.

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