India Today Education Desk · DistrictNews · 2026-08-19
Psychology says feeling sad after achieving a big goal is more common than you think
You finally get the promotion, clear the exam or reach a goal you've worked towards for years, yet the happiness doesn't last. Psychology suggests this emotional dip isn't necessarily ingratitude. Goal disengagement, hedonic adaptation, identity shifts and loss of purpose can all play a role. Psychology says feeling sad after achieving a big goal is more common than you think
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