General: Why do people crave constant reinvention?

reinvention

the process of changing oneself significantly (перевинайдення себе)

identity crisis

uncertainty about one’s sense of self (криза ідентичності)

self-optimisation

continuous attempts to improve oneself (самооптимізація)

transformation

a complete change in appearance, behaviour, or lifestyle (трансформація)

dissatisfaction

lack of satisfaction or contentment (незадоволення)

external validation

approval from other people (схвалення ззовні)

escapism

avoiding reality through distraction or fantasy (ескапізм)

authenticity dilemma

conflict between being genuine and meeting expectations (дилема автентичності)

cultural pressure

influence from society to behave or appear in certain ways (суспільний тиск)

aspirational lifestyle

a way of living people desire or idealise (омріяний стиль життя)

existential anxiety

fear or worry about meaning and identity (екзистенційна тривога)

performative identity

behaviour shaped mainly to impress others (демонстративна ідентичність)