Hedonism can be a good thing
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Have you found yourself feeling guilty for indulging in short-term pleasures like eating chocolate or taking a lazy afternoon off because you should be dieting or working instead?
It might be a relief to know that enjoying such hedonic pursuits can be just as, if not more, important for happiness and wellbeing as working towards long-term goals, according to a study published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.
Published by Cosmos.