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In a world driven by rapid technological growth and constant competition, many people unknowingly trade joy for achievement.
We rush to “get ahead,” often chasing stones while leaving gems behind. We believe that if we work hard today, happiness will arrive tomorrow, yet that promise rarely comes true.
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, a leading expert in Positive Psychology and author of bestsellers such as Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment and The Pursuit of Perfect, offers a model that challenges this mindset.
Known as “The Hamburger Model”, his framework breaks down the pursuit of happiness into four archetypes: Nihilism, Hedonism, the Rat Race, and True Happiness, revealing how our daily choices shape our emotional wellbeing.
Nihilism sits in the bottom-left quadrant of Ben-Shahar’s model. Nihilists have lost faith in both the present and the future. They experience neither joy nor purpose, feeling trapped in resignation. Life feels like a series of meaningless motions rather than moments of fulfillment.
In short: Nihilists have stopped believing happiness is possible and as a result, they stop seeking it.
The lower-right quadrant represents Hedonism, where the focus is entirely on present pleasure.
Hedonists live for the moment, seeking comfort and excitement without thinking about long-term consequences. While their lives may look carefree, they often lack challenge, direction, and deeper satisfaction.
In short: Pleasure alone, without purpose, quickly loses its flavor.
In the upper-left quadrant lies the Rat Race, perhaps the most relatable archetype today.
Here, happiness is postponed for the future. People sacrifice joy in the present, believing it will all pay off “someday.” But once a goal is achieved, a new one immediately takes its place, leaving no room for genuine contentment.
In short: The Rat Racer chases happiness endlessly but never catches it.
The upper-right quadrant represents True Happiness, the ideal balance between enjoying today and planning for tomorrow. This archetype reflects mindfulness, gratitude, and purpose living in the moment without losing sight of meaningful goals.
In short: Real happiness is both a journey and a destination, enjoying the process while moving toward growth.
Today’s world moves faster than ever. The lines between work, ambition, and personal life blur.
Parents have little time for children, leaving emotional gaps that often lead to confusion, loneliness, or even rebellion. Elderly parents feel neglected as younger generations chase success.
In this relentless pursuit, we risk forgetting why we’re running at all. True success isn’t about outsmarting others. It’s about finding meaning. Life is a gift, and we must learn to balance pressure with pleasure and speed with stillness to make it worthwhile.
Happiness isn’t found in wealth, fame, or status; it’s found in balance. Many people treat happiness as an end goal, but in truth, it’s a means to living a fulfilled life.
Every moment spent waiting for joy is a moment of joy lost. As countless thinkers and psychologists remind us, true happiness lies in the journey, in being fully present today while nurturing hope for tomorrow.
So, live consciously. Let go of the past you cannot change and the future you cannot predict. Find that sweet spot between ambition and contentment, pressure and pleasure, today and tomorrow.
Because happiness isn’t something you chase, it’s something you choose.
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At the highest levels of success, time is the ultimate luxury. And for those who move through life at an exceptional pace, it helps to have someone who not only keeps up but thinks two steps ahead. That’s where BSI Lifestyle comes in. Recognised for the third year in a row as Best Luxury Lifestyle […]
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If you live with chronic pain, you already know how exhausting it can be. Not just the physical sensations but the constant trying—trying to push through, trying to find answers, trying to explain something that feels invisible to others. The search for relief can become its own full-time job, and it’s easy to feel discouraged or alone.
Over the years of running this site, I’ve heard from many people who’ve felt trapped in their bodies, like life was happening around them, not with them. I’ve also connected with many people who learned to bury their feelings (a struggle I know all too well) because they were simply too painful or because they never learned how to embrace and process them. For some people, this emotional holding eventually shows up in the body as tension, fatigue, or chronic pain.
Pushing things down might look like strength from the outside, but it’s the source of immense suffering that only ends when we face and feel what we’ve been avoiding.
This awareness is what draws me to Nicole Sachs’ work. Nicole is a therapist, author, and teacher who’s spent over twenty years helping people understand the mind-body connection, and how unprocessed emotions can sometimes show up in the body as chronic pain.
When we understand how our nervous systems try to protect us, we can gently teach our bodies that they no longer need to stay in defense mode.
In her upcoming online workshop with the Omega Institute, Introduction to Freedom from Chronic Pain, Nicole will introduce you to her approach to releasing stored emotions so you can reconnect with your body instead of battling it.
In this 90-minute live session, Nicole will offer:
• Insight into how the brain and nervous system create chronic pain as protection
• A guided JournalSpeak exercise to support emotional release
• A sense of hope and understanding, especially if you’ve felt alone in your experience
• Time for live Q&A to support your specific questions and challenges
So many people live with chronic pain thinking they just have to endure it. But healing is possible. It won’t happen overnight, but with the right tools, you can greatly improve the quality of your life.
If you’re ready to release the pain that’s holding you back, you can learn more and register here:
Introduction to Freedom from Chronic Pain
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 6:00–7:30 PM ET (3:00–4:30 PM PT)
Replay: Available on demand until January 4, 2026
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. She started the site after struggling with depression, bulimia, c-PTSD, and toxic shame so she could recycle her former pain into something useful and inspire others to do the same. You can find her books, including Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal and Tiny Buddha’s Worry Journal, here and learn more about her eCourse, Recreate Your Life Story, if you’re ready to transform your life and become the person you want to be.
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