I WANT TO SEARCH FOR

Why success doesn’t always equal happiness

The phenomenon of the unhappy achiever

Why success doesn’t always equal happiness
Anterior Seguinte

© Shutterstock

StarsInsider
29/05/2025 22:00 ‧ 2 weeks ago | StarsInsider

HEALTH

Mental health

On paper, they look like they have it all: a great job, nice house, a flashy car, and another promotion on the horizon. Yet, behind the designer suit lies an emptiness that no vacation to St. Barts, attractive partner, or cosmetic enhancement can seem to fill. Unhappy achievers come from all manner of backgrounds and they’re far more common than you think. You probably know at least one.

In this gallery, we take a look at the complex web of the “success trap” and how high achievers can fall victim to unhappiness. Click on to get started.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU