The Difference Between Hedonic and Eudaimonic Happiness (and why it matters)

No matter how you define it, happiness is a pleasant feeling that brings out the best in us. What’s not so straightforward is how to get there.

Most of us turn to hedonic happiness – the type that’s derived from pleasure and enjoyment. In our consumer-driven society, it’s championed as the ultimate form of achievement.

While hedonism might make you feel good temporarily, it won’t change a reality that you’re not happy with. To create the type of happiness that’s enduring, you need to balance hedonic with eudaimonic happiness - the type of joy that comes from engaging in meaningful activities.

Learn more about these two sides of the happiness coin and how you can engage in both.