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Bored? Stuck? Stalled? Here’s how to get out of a rut.

Three strategies from an eminent happiness researcher

Oct 27, 2025
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Historically, psychologists have thought of the “good life” as having two paths: happiness (feeling comfortable and satisfied) and meaning (having purpose and a sense of contribution).

But psychologist Shigehiro Oishi makes the case for a third path that’s often ignored he calls psychological richness—one built on curiosity, surprise, and experiences tha…

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