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If you have ever set a goal for yourself, worked hard to achieve it, and then felt like something was missing when you reached it, you may have experienced the phenomenon known as the hedonic treadmill. This concept suggests that we have a natural tendency to adapt to positive changes in our lives, leading us to constantly seek more in order to maintain the same level of happiness. This can be especially true for athletes who have achieved a major goal, such as completing a marathon, and then feel a sense of letdown or depression afterwards. In this blog post, we will explore what the hedonic treadmill is, how it relates to athletes, and why values may be more important than outcome goals for reducing post-race blues or depression symptoms.