Have adventures
Go on expeditions, explore unknown places, or take on challenging journeys
Adventure — seeking novel, challenging, and stimulating experiences — is a core human motivation linked to...
Travel
Explore new places
Travel is one of the most reliable ways to invest in lasting happiness.
Have new experiences
Try new and different things
The pursuit of new experiences is fundamental to psychological growth, cognitive flexibility, and life satisfaction.
Have excitement
Seek adrenaline rushes, suspense, spontaneity, and heart-pounding moments
Excitement and stimulation are not frivolous desires — they are psychological needs that, when unmet, lead to boredom,...
Take risks
Be willing to take chances
Risk-taking — the willingness to act despite uncertainty — is essential for growth, innovation, and seizing...
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Based on Chulef, Read & Walsh (2001) · Last reviewed February 2026
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