🏛️Why We Become More Miserable Trying to Avoid Misery (Why are we unhappier and more anxious than previous generations, despite enjoying unprecedented wealth and freedom? The reason we are so anxious amid abundance is that we are trying too hard not to be miserable.) ① The Symptom: The Phantom Punishment of “Laziness” When we skip the weekend gym session or spend an entire day lying on the sofa doing absolutely nothing productive, a strange sense of guilt and anxiety creeps in, replacing the sweetness of rest. While we envy the tranquility of others scrolling through their phones in comfort, our own minds wield a relentless whip the moment we are…