- one has money and success and other things that meet the personal criteria of a good life.
- one has none of the problems related to poverty and failure and frustration and health issues.
Feelings are triggered by hormones and the nervous system.
E.g. panic attacks are related to too much epinephrine (adrenaline).
Quote from the article: “My life just changed so fast,” Elle Mills said in a video from May 18. “My anxiety and depression keeps getting worse and worse. I’m literally just waiting for me to hit my breaking point.”
I guess being creative on youtube also means (too) much physical and emotional stress for some people. Especially for those who already suffer from anxiety and/or depression.
Dramatic change or lack of change despite efforts is also stressful.
- pursuing life goals no/yes
- being happy no/yes
Some people just live their lifes and are simply happy, don’t pursue any goals at all. Then other people pursue goals without being happy. Of course being in the top quadrant is optimal, but many people decide to optimize for one axis only. I realized that I’m in the bottom left...