The need for variety

governmental level would not be applicable to changes that an individual has the capacity to make in their own lives.

The need for variety

Evidence from the field of positive psychology has indicated that any set of sustainable actions will need to overcome the tendency for ‘hedonic adaptation’. Given that repetition can remove the potency of activities, it has been suggested that strategies need to be varied so they stay ‘fresh’.8 This way, they are also not approached as a sense of duty. It is important, therefore, that the action themes are very distinct. This way, people can try different approaches to promoting their well-being without feeling that their efforts are stagnating. Furthermore, different approaches will suit different people. With the UK population as the target audience, variety is one approach to capturing the interests of a diverse population and engaging with as many people as possible.