Would you say you have a baseline of happiness?

I read a psychologist once said that for us to thrive or enjoy life etc, we need a baseline in our lives of happiness. I really cant say its true for me..its been hypervigilance, anxiety etc. I know that a lot of that happiness comes from liking oneself, trusting oneself. Im working on not doubting myself, because that is where my happiness diminishes.

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WhateverWorks · 36-40

Not sure if your article was talking about this, but in positive psychology everyone has a baseline of happiness. It’s a component of genetics, how you were raised, and some degree of personal control. The idea behind baseline happiness is that it’s your average state you eventually return to once a bad thing wears off or once a good thing wears off. I think it’s called the hedonic treadmill if I remember correctly. People who have been through traumatic stuff tend to have lower baselines for happiness unfortunately. Studies show baselines can change for the better to a degree, but it takes a lot of work.