Happy people have the ability to distract themselves and move on, whereas unhappy people get stuck ruminating and make themselves more and more miserable.
In "The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less," Barry Schwartz discusses the differing mentalities of happy and unhappy individuals. Happy people possess a remarkable capacity to divert their attention from negative thoughts, allowing them to progress and focus on positive aspects of life. This ability helps them to maintain their well-being and enjoy their experiences.
Conversely, unhappy individuals often find themselves trapped in a cycle of rumination. Instead of moving...