Eudaimonia
Eudaimonia is the concept of well-being understood as a meaningful, valuable and developing life, not just a momentary pleasure.
Definition
Eudaimonia comes from Greek philosophy, particularly the Aristotelian tradition, and is often translated as flourishing or living well in a deeper sense. In psychology, it is sometimes associated with hedonic well-being, i.e. pleasure and positive mood. The eudaimonic approach emphasizes meaning, virtue, development, commitment and living in accordance with values.
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Practice and life
Write down three actions that are not always easy, but build a life you respect. Choose one and plan a small, repeatable version of it.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to confuse eudaimonia with constant happiness. The second mistake is to use it as an excuse to ignore rest and simple pleasure.
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