How Self-Improvement Makes you Unhappy

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Is self-improvement actually making you miserable? In this live stream, Dr. K explores how the pursuit of betterment can sometimes lead to burnout, dissatisfaction, and even unhappiness. By reviewing real stories from Reddit and social media, we’ll dive into the common pitfalls of self-improvement—obsessing over productivity, using self-growth as a fix for deeper struggles, and losing joy in hobbies and life itself. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of self-improvement without feeling any better, this discussion is for you. DISCLAIMER Healthy Gamer is an online community and resource platform for gamers and their families. It does not provide medical services or professional counseling, and it is not a substitute for professional medical care. Our coaches are peer supporters, not professionally trained experts, and they cannot provide medical service. If you or a loved one are experiencing an emergency, please call your nation's emergency telephone number. All guests of Healthy Gamer are informed of the public, non-medical nature of the content and have expressly agreed to share their story.

Published 2025-03-24 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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