Hedonic Adaptation or Hedonic Treadmill template for PowerPoint & Google Slides

Description

This Hedonic Adaptation (or Hedonic Treadmill) template provides a visual representation of the psychological concept where individuals constantly strive for more happiness or satisfaction, but the emotional impact of these gains diminishes over time. The diagram features a central figure running on a treadmill, with labeled steps in a continuous cycle: Desire, Strive, Obtain, Enjoy, Adapt, and Desire More. Each of these phases represents a stage in the cycle of seeking increasing pleasure and satisfaction but ultimately returning to a baseline level of happiness.

This template effectively demonstrates the cyclical nature of human desire and satisfaction. The clean, modern design with clear color coding and visual cues makes it easy for audiences to understand the process and apply the concept to areas such as personal development, consumer behavior, and organizational strategies.

Ideal for psychology, economics, and self-improvement presentations, this slide is fully customizable, allowing you to adjust text, colors, and icons to suit your presentation style. Whether you’re presenting to students, colleagues, or clients, this template provides a professional, engaging way to explain hedonic adaptation.

Who is it for

Psychologists, business professionals, educators, and students can use this template to explain the concept of hedonic adaptation in various contexts such as behavioral economics, motivation, or consumer psychology. It’s also great for self-help seminars or workshops on happiness and well-being.

Other Uses

This slide can be adapted to explore topics such as goal-setting, human behavior, motivation theory, consumer purchasing behavior, or organizational culture. It’s a versatile tool for any presentation that discusses the pursuit of satisfaction, growth, or happiness.