"A reset might be just the tonic, according to some scientists, with a recent study showing that giving up on a goal, or even just modifying it, could lead to a happier experience. That decision to let something go can be a tricky one, says Hugh Riddell, a lecturer at the Curtin University School of Population Health, and lead author of the study, published in November. But when people make that decision, it can often have positive implications for a person's well-being."
"The meta-analysis of 235 previously published scientific papers looked into how people disengage, re-engage or adjust goals in response to obstacles and changes in circumstances. The dominant social narrative, says Riddell, is that persistence is the key to achievement. Undeniably, there is some truth to that he says. If we don't stick to something, we're never going to achieve anything. But he wanted to explore when persistence doesn't lead to success when it instead leads to frustration, unhappiness and neglect of other parts of your life."
Giving up on a goal or modifying it can lead to improved happiness and well-being. A meta-analysis of 235 published papers examined how people disengage, re-engage, or adjust goals in response to obstacles and changing circumstances. Cultural emphasis on persistence can be beneficial but persisting with unattainable or wrong goals often produces frustration, unhappiness, stress, anxiety, and depression. Letting go, shifting a goal, or finding a new goal can reduce negative mental health outcomes. Passion toward goals differs: harmonious passion allows balance with other life domains, while obsessive passion causes intrusive thoughts and difficulty disengaging.
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