New Happy

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Introduction

Throughout human history, we have been captivated by the pursuit of happiness. It drives our decisions, shapes our goals, and influences our daily actions. Yet despite this universal yearning, many people find themselves increasingly unhappy, disconnected, and unfulfilled. This paradox stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of what happiness truly is and how to achieve it. At the heart of this misunderstanding lies what can be termed "Old Happy" - a culturally dominant paradigm that equates happiness with individual achievement, material success, and personal perfection. This paradigm has been systematically reinforced by societal institutions, media narratives, and economic systems that benefit from our perpetual striving. By examining the psychological, sociological, and philosophical underpinnings of our current approach to happiness, we can understand why traditional methods fail and how a radical redefinition - a "New Happy" paradigm - offers a more authentic path to lasting joy. This journey requires breaking free from cultural myths that have shaped our worldview, reconnecting with our innate gifts, and rediscovering the profound link between personal fulfillment and contributing to the lives of others.

Chapter 1: The Happiness Pursuit: Why Traditional Approaches Fail

Happiness is the single most important goal driving human behavior. From the smallest daily choices to our grandest life ambitions, we are constantly navigating toward what we believe will make us happy. Studies across 47 nations confirm that people consistently rank happiness as their most important life goal. Our brains are wired with motivational circuits that compel us to pursue experiences that generate positive feelings, creating a feedback loop that shapes our behavior patterns over time. Yet despite this universal pursuit, happiness remains elusive for many. Recent studies indicate Americans are the unhappiest they've been in fifty years, with one in three reporting loneliness and approximately 20 percent dealing with mental illness. Between 2000 and 2018, suicide rates grew by an alarming 35 percent. This disconnect between our relentless pursuit of happiness and our collective unhappiness points to a fundamental problem: we've been operating with a flawed definition of what happiness is. This flawed definition – what we might call "Old Happy" – tells us that happiness comes from perfection, wealth accumulation, material acquisition, conformity to prescribed paths, constant productivity, fame, and competitive success. We've built our lives around this definition, pushing ourselves harder and structuring our culture to reinforce these values. The problem is that research consistently shows none of these pursuits actually make us happy. Perfectionism correlates strongly with depression and anxiety; materialism is linked to decreased well-being; overworking harms both physical and mental health; and viewing life as a competition increases stress and loneliness. Much like Ebenezer Scrooge in Dickens' classic tale, many people spend years chasing a definition of happiness that leaves them miserable. Scrooge's pursuit of wealth and success at the expense of connection and compassion is a perfect metaphor for the Old Happy paradigm. Only when confronted with the consequences of his choices did Scrooge realize his definition of happiness was fundamentally wrong. Similarly, we have the opportunity to redefine happiness before it's too late. Decades of research across multiple disciplines points to a different definition: happiness comes from discovering who you truly are and sharing yourself in ways that help other people. This "New Happy" approach isn't really new – philosophers like Aristotle and spiritual teachers like the Buddha pointed to similar insights – but modern research has validated and expanded these ancient wisdoms to address contemporary challenges. The redefinition of happiness isn't merely a semantic exercise; it has profound implications for how we live. When we change our definition of happiness, everything else changes too – our goals, our priorities, our relationships, and ultimately, our experience of life itself.

Chapter 2: Old Happy vs. New Happy: Exposing Cultural Myths

To understand how we've collectively embraced a flawed definition of happiness, we must examine the cultural forces that shape our worldview. Three prominent forces in Western societies – individualism, capitalism, and domination – have profoundly influenced our conception of happiness and created what we experience as Old Happy culture. Individualism certainly has positive aspects, including the recognition of human dignity and personal freedom. However, its shadow side teaches us that we are separate from others and that our desires supersede communal needs. Cultural historian Alexis de Tocqueville observed this tendency when he visited America in 1835, noting how individualism "disposes each member of the community to sever himself from the mass of his fellow-creatures." This disconnection has intensified over time, as evidenced by research showing a dramatic increase in individualistic language in books published between 1800 and 2000, and studies of television shows demonstrating how personal fame has risen from fifteenth to first place among celebrated values. Capitalism similarly contains both constructive and destructive elements. While it has driven innovation and improved quality of life for many, its "wrong use" has led to extreme inequality, endless consumerism, and the elevation of economic value as the supreme metric of human worth. As journalist Krista Tippett insightfully notes, capitalism engineers perpetual longing – always directing our attention to the next product or achievement rather than allowing contentment with what we already have. This creates a hamster wheel effect, where we exert tremendous effort but never reach a state of satisfaction. The third force, domination, manifests in the ways people climb over one another in pursuit of individual happiness. Scholar bell hooks observed that "cultures of domination attack self-esteem, replacing it with a notion that we derive our sense of being from dominion over another." Rather than finding inherent value in ourselves, we're taught to value ourselves in comparison to others, creating hierarchies that justify harmful behaviors. Studies confirm that people in more hierarchical environments are more likely to rationalize mistreatment of others. These three forces inform our behavior by telling us what is valuable and worthwhile. They shape the institutions, systems, media, and products we interact with daily. They teach us we don't need others, must be successful at all costs, and need to compete and win to prove our worth. Like the mythical three-headed Hydra monster, these forces snap at us to isolate ourselves, work harder, and constantly prove our superiority. Over time, participating in this culture changes our fundamental worldview – our set of beliefs and assumptions about reality. This worldview shapes how we answer three crucial questions: Who am I? What should I do? How am I related to others? Old Happy culture teaches us to answer: I am lacking something; I must achieve expected outcomes; I am separate from others. These answers compel us to believe we need to prove we're good enough by achieving more and more, all by ourselves. The first step toward freedom is naming these influences when we encounter them. By recognizing "That's Old Happy" when we feel inadequate, overwork ourselves, or refuse to ask for help, we create space for a different approach. We can begin to see that there's nothing wrong with us; what's wrong is the definition of happiness our culture has imposed on us. Naming Old Happy allows us to reject its premises and begin building a new worldview based on self-worth, authentic action, and interconnection.

Chapter 3: The Three Lies That Keep Us Unhappy

The Old Happy paradigm perpetuates three fundamental lies that systematically undermine our capacity for genuine happiness. These lies become embedded in our worldview, influencing our daily choices and interactions in ways we rarely examine critically. The first lie is that you are lacking something. At the core of the Old Happy worldview is the message that no matter how hard you try, you are always lacking – fundamentally flawed, broken, and inadequate. This belief manifests as a constant stream of self-criticism and comparison to an impossible ideal. Even highly accomplished individuals suffer from this perception – Demi Moore, despite becoming Hollywood's highest-paid actress, admitted, "No matter what success I had, I just never felt good enough." David Bowie and Julie Andrews expressed similar feelings of unworthiness despite their extraordinary achievements. This lie operates through what can be called the "perfect self" – an imaginary version of ourselves who never struggles, always succeeds, and perfectly embodies society's ideals. We constantly grade ourselves against this impossible standard and inevitably find ourselves wanting. The consequences are severe: perfectionism correlates strongly with depression, social disconnection, increased suicide risk, and compromised immune function. Studies show that the external pressure to be perfect increased by 33 percent among college students between 1989 and 2016, and researchers estimate one in three children now suffers from harmful perfectionism. The second lie is that you'll be happy when you achieve certain outcomes. Old Happy fixates on extrinsic goals – those focused on gaining external approval and rewards, such as popularity, conformity, physical appearance, and financial success. Tennis champion Andre Agassi poignantly illustrated this lie when, after reaching number one in his field, he confessed, "I felt nothing." Similarly, an academic who spent fifteen years pursuing tenure described reaching her goal only to feel empty and wondering why she had put herself through so much for so little fulfillment. Extensive research by psychologists Richard Ryan, Edward Deci, and their colleagues demonstrates that pursuing extrinsic goals consistently leads to worse mental and physical health, lower life satisfaction, poorer relationships, decreased positive emotions, and increased stress. Ironically, people pursuing extrinsic goals are also less likely to achieve them. Even when achieved, these goals fail to provide lasting happiness because they don't satisfy our fundamental psychological needs. The third lie is that you are separate from others. We've been taught to view ourselves as completely independent entities, with our boundaries ending at our physical bodies. This perception feels intuitively true – after all, we each have our own private thoughts and feelings – but it's fundamentally incomplete. The science is clear: connection is essential to our wellbeing. Harvard's longest-running study followed 724 men for over 80 years and found the happiest were those most connected to others. Conversely, loneliness is more deadly than smoking or physical inactivity, increases dementia risk by 50 percent, and correlates with higher rates of premature death and mental health challenges. The notion that we are separate from others flies in the face of how our brains and bodies actually function. Babies don't perceive themselves as separate beings until they're several months old. Our brains develop through social interaction, and we are neurologically motivated to pursue connections. Studies show that when one person experiences happiness, it triggers a chain reaction affecting people they know and even people they've never met. As the poet John Donne wrote four centuries ago, "No man is an island entire of itself." By recognizing these three lies for what they are – culturally reinforced myths rather than objective truths – we can begin building a New Happy worldview based on more accurate premises: you are worthy just as you are; happiness comes through authentic action rather than achievement; and you are fundamentally connected to others. This shift in perspective creates the foundation for genuine and lasting happiness.

Chapter 4: Connection: The Secret to Lasting Joy

The pursuit of happiness has driven humanity throughout history, yet our understanding of what truly creates lasting joy has been distorted by cultural misconceptions. A powerful illustration of this distortion involves one of psychology's most famous theories: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. While most of us visualize this theory as a pyramid with physiological needs at the bottom and self-actualization at the top, Maslow never actually created this pyramid. It was developed by consultants who simplified and altered his original ideas, creating a visual metaphor that has profoundly influenced how we think about happiness. This pyramid metaphor reinforces Old Happy by suggesting we must climb to the top to achieve fulfillment, glorifying self-focused extrinsic goals, and completely omitting our connection to others. What's particularly misleading is that Maslow himself later acknowledged a critical error in his original theory: he had forgotten to include a sixth need – self-transcendence. This need involves going beyond self-interest to connect with others and something larger than ourselves, often through service, purpose, or spiritual experiences. The omission of this crucial need from our cultural understanding of happiness has led many to believe they must satisfy all their personal needs before helping others – the "get rich first" approach. But as Maslow noted, our needs are never fully satisfied; they exist in varying degrees of fulfillment throughout our lives. If we wait until all our personal needs are met before helping others, we'll be waiting forever, missing out on what research now confirms is the true secret to happiness: helping other people. This connection between helping and happiness appears remarkably early in human development. Studies show that babies as young as three months demonstrate concern when they see others suffering, and by eighteen months actively try to help people in distress. Our brains reward this behavior through what researchers call "the helper's high" – the release of neurotransmitters like oxytocin and vasopressin that make us feel good and reduce stress hormones. Neurologically, donating to charity stimulates the same response as receiving money ourselves. The evidence for helping as a path to happiness is overwhelming. It's associated with longevity, stress reduction, and psychological well-being. Contributing to community welfare leads to personal growth, purpose, and life satisfaction lasting up to thirteen years later. Even in the worst circumstances, helping others provides meaning and connection – 82 percent of World War II concentration camp survivors reported helping another person during their imprisonment, and Viktor Frankl's renowned work describes how finding purpose beyond oneself enabled survival in Auschwitz. The aftermath of tragedy frequently demonstrates this human impulse to help. Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, thousands of people ran toward danger rather than away from it – boat owners transported half a million stranded people to safety, hundreds formed bucket brigades to clear debris, and countless others donated blood, comforted grieving families, and provided supplies. When interviewed, volunteers consistently described feeling compelled to help and experiencing profound meaning and connection through their service. Helping others doesn't just make us feel good – it actively improves our wellbeing during difficult times. A study of people with depression and anxiety found that those instructed to perform acts of kindness twice weekly showed greater improvement in wellbeing than those who engaged in other therapeutic activities. As author Barbara Kingsolver aptly put it, "The difference between happy people and unhappy ones is that happy people have found a use for themselves, like a good tool." This understanding transforms how we view the relationship between helping others and helping ourselves. In a connected world, giving isn't a zero-sum game where what you give to me is taken from you. When you make someone smile, you feel good; when you help solve a problem, you strengthen a relationship; when you speak up for a cause, you gain purpose. Service is neither selfless nor selfish – it's a natural expression of our interconnection that benefits both giver and receiver simultaneously. The crucial insight is that we never need to wait to be happy because there is always someone we can help right now. Every act of service creates a mutual exchange of wellbeing, forming the foundation of genuine and lasting joy.

Chapter 5: Discovering Your Gifts: Humanity, Talent, and Wisdom

Every human being possesses three types of gifts that form the foundation of a fulfilling life: humanity, talent, and wisdom. Unlike the superficial attributes often celebrated in Old Happy culture, these gifts are grounded in your true self, expressed through authentic action, and contribute simultaneously to your wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. The first gift, humanity, represents how you express your innate goodness and capacity for love. This includes qualities like kindness, compassion, courage, forgiveness, patience, empathy, generosity, and understanding. While we tend to take these qualities for granted as "normal human behavior," our culture has systematically devalued them despite the fact that they form the foundation of all human connection. Research led by Barbara Fredrickson at the University of North Carolina has redefined love not as a romantic state but as a moment of connection where two people experience a mutual desire to invest in each other's wellbeing. These moments activate the vagus nerve, creating a physiological state associated with improved heart health, reduced stress, stronger relationships, increased resilience, and greater meaning in life. To access your humanity gifts, practice generating loving feelings within yourself through techniques like loving-kindness meditation, which research shows increases happiness and the capacity to care for others. Then express this love through "the next loving action" – slowing down enough to discern what someone needs in a given moment. Studies demonstrate that rushing and distraction significantly reduce our likelihood of helping others, as shown in the famous Good Samaritan experiment where seminary students hurrying to deliver a lecture on compassion were far less likely to help a person in distress than those who weren't rushed. The second gift, talent, represents the skills and abilities that allow you to make a unique contribution. Talent development follows an invisible path that can now be made visible: discover your true self's innate potential, turn that potential into a talent through practice and flow experiences, and continue evolving your talent throughout your life. You can identify potential talents by paying attention to activities that spark feelings of warmth, calm, curiosity, or motivation – moments when something resonates with your true self. Julia Child discovered her culinary talent at age 40 when a meal in France created "an opening up of the soul and spirit" – illustrating how we often discover our talents through experiences that resonate with who we truly are. Turning potential into talent requires creating environments that foster flow states – that absorbed, enjoyable state of consciousness where challenge and skill are perfectly balanced. Studies by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi found that talented teenagers didn't just work hard at developing their skills; they genuinely enjoyed the process, which motivated them to continue practicing and improving. Building talents in community with others further amplifies this process, as exemplified by Serena Williams, who credits her sister Venus for pushing her to excellence through their shared practice and competition. The third gift, wisdom, represents insights and understandings that come from your personal experiences. Wisdom gifts emerge when you reflect on your life journey, accomplishments, difficulties, and connections with others, asking how these experiences might benefit someone else. Research shows that wisdom involves shifting perspective away from yourself to consider others' needs – a phenomenon demonstrated in studies where participants gave wiser advice when imagining helping a friend rather than solving their own problems. Your wisdom may come from overcoming challenges, achieving goals, navigating difficult experiences, or learning from others' insights, but it always becomes a gift when shared to help someone else. The key to happiness lies in bringing together all three gifts – your humanity, talent, and wisdom – to make contributions that only you can make. When used in service to others, these gifts create a powerful chain reaction of positive impact that extends far beyond what you can see or imagine. Darren O'Brien, a railway station manager in England, combined his humanity (compassion for domestic violence survivors), wisdom (understanding transportation barriers to escape), and talent (advocating within his company) to create Rails to Refuge, a program providing free train tickets to those fleeing abuse. This program has now saved over 3,000 lives and transports four people to safety every day – demonstrating how individual gifts can spark transformational change when directed toward helping others.

Chapter 6: Helping Others: The Path to Personal Fulfillment

The New Happy paradigm reveals a surprising paradox at the heart of wellbeing: asking for help actually helps others, while offering help fulfills our own deepest needs. This reciprocal dynamic creates a continuous cycle of giving and receiving that nourishes both individuals and communities. Despite the clear benefits of connection, many people struggle to ask for help. Olympic champion Michael Phelps, who won 28 medals through extraordinary physical discipline, confessed that learning to ask for help was one of the hardest things he ever did. This struggle stems directly from Old Happy beliefs: the lack lie tells us we must be perfect and never struggle; the outcome lie suggests external achievements will eliminate all suffering; and the separate lie insists we must solve our problems alone. Consequently, many people hide their difficulties rather than reaching out, missing opportunities for both connection and growth. Overcoming this resistance begins with treating ourselves with compassion when we're struggling. Research shows that practicing self-kindness – looking at ourselves with loving eyes – enables us to accept help without feeling inadequate. This acceptance creates what can be called the "helping paradox": when you ask for help, you give others an opportunity to experience the happiness that comes from service. Human needs aren't burdens; they're natural opportunities for connection. As one study demonstrated, people systematically underestimate others' willingness to help, meaning we often deprive others of the chance to experience the joy of giving when we refuse to ask. Another crucial insight involves recognizing that suffering is an inevitable part of human experience. Many people believe that happiness means eliminating all pain, but a truly happy life is one in which you live alongside pain rather than denying or avoiding it. Every person experiences difficult moments ranging from profound hardship to daily struggles, regardless of their external success. As Phelps noted after winning his final Olympics, "I wish that were the truth. I wish it were that easy" to permanently solve mental health challenges through achievement. Rather than hiding our pain, which prevents healing, we benefit from acknowledging suffering as part of our common humanity. This perspective transforms how we view our challenges – from something that isolates us to something that connects us to everyone who has ever lived. Dixon Chibanda, a Zimbabwean psychiatrist, demonstrated this principle by training grandmothers in basic mental health skills and establishing "Friendship Benches" where people could have compassionate conversations about their difficulties. Studies show both the visitors and the grandmothers experienced significant mental health improvements through these conversations, illustrating how shared vulnerability creates healing connections. Beyond asking for and offering direct help, we can integrate helping into our daily awareness through three powerful shifts in perspective. First, ask "How can I help?" in everyday interactions, transforming ordinary moments into opportunities for service. Second, notice "Who helped me?" to cultivate gratitude for the countless ways others support your life. Third, observe "Where are others helping?" to accumulate evidence of human goodness and counter cynicism. Research shows that just witnessing kindness makes you more likely to be kind to others, creating a contagious effect that spreads through communities. The ultimate fulfillment comes from crafting a life where helping is fully integrated into your identity and actions. Researchers William Damon and Anne Colby studied "moral exemplars" – ordinary people who did extraordinary things to help others – and discovered they shared several key qualities: a clear sense of right and wrong, profound joy in daily life, optimism about the future, and the integration of personal and moral goals. Rather than seeing helping as separate from personal fulfillment, they experienced the two as mutually reinforcing. As Abraham Maslow realized late in his career, "The best way to become a better helper is to become a better person. But one necessary aspect of becoming a better person is via helping other people. So one must and can do both simultaneously." This integration represents the highest form of happiness – simultaneously being yourself and giving of yourself by using your unique gifts to serve the world. In Mary Oliver's poem "Song of the Builders," she describes watching a cricket breaking down organic matter, fulfilling its unique role in the ecosystem. Similarly, each person has their own "inexplicable way" to contribute, using their humanity, talent, and wisdom to create a happier world for themselves and others.

Chapter 7: Transforming Work, Community, and the World

The culmination of the New Happy philosophy involves integrating your gifts into three key domains: your work, your community, and the broader world. In each domain, you have unique opportunities to experience profound fulfillment while contributing to collective wellbeing. In the realm of work, traditional definitions of success have trapped many in unfulfilling pursuits. One revealing study found that 92 percent of people believe others define success as accumulating wealth, fame, and power, while 97 percent personally define success as pursuing their interests and talents. This disconnect reveals a profound truth: most people want to use their gifts at work but believe everyone else is focused on extrinsic rewards. This misperception perpetuates workplace cultures that undermine happiness. You can transform your work through two powerful strategies. First, craft your existing job to better incorporate your gifts using techniques like the "task × gift" equation (applying your gifts to routine tasks), enhancing work relationships through your humanity gifts, or creating projects that address needs you observe. Dr. Thanh Neville demonstrated this approach when she implemented the 3 Wishes Project in UCLA's intensive care unit, granting meaningful end-of-life wishes for dying patients and their families – transforming both patient care and her own sense of purpose. Second, if necessary, find work that better aligns with your gifts by using the "5Ws and 1H" framework to identify roles that value your unique contributions. The core principle remains: your job is not your work; your true work is being and giving yourself, which can happen in any setting. Communities provide another vital sphere for using your gifts. Political scientist Elinor Ostrom, who won the Nobel Prize for her research on commons management, demonstrated that local people using their gifts to address local challenges creates the most effective solutions. Start by claiming the communities you already belong to – research shows that developing psychological ownership of spaces significantly increases care-taking behaviors. Then look for places where happiness is being thwarted: where people lack basic needs, experience isolation, or face discrimination. Your gifts may be precisely what's needed, as illustrated by Lisa Thomas-McMillan, who opened Drexel & Honeybee's, a donation-only restaurant in Alabama where everyone eats regardless of ability to pay. As you encounter suffering in your communities, practice shifting from empathy (which can overwhelm) to compassion (which energizes and motivates helping behavior) to sustain your involvement over time. Finally, connecting your gifts to global challenges creates the most expansive form of fulfillment. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by the world's problems, recognize that solving them requires an orchestral approach where everyone contributes their unique part. Identify a specific issue that resonates with your gifts – whether health, violence, rights, access, economic inequality, or environmental challenges – and find your particular way to help. Consider the diverse approaches to climate change taken by video game designer Sam Alfred, artist Tan Zi Xi, and Indigenous activist Mina Susana Setra, each using their distinct gifts to address the same problem from different angles. Seven key lessons emerge from those who have successfully used their gifts to transform the world: be a role model who inspires others through authentic self-expression; change where you share your gifts to reach those who need them most; reject conventional approaches when they fail to serve human needs; fight for what is right even when facing resistance; maintain hope through action rather than waiting for positive feelings; embrace challenges as opportunities for growth; and dream big while starting with small, achievable steps. The integration of your gifts across these domains creates a virtuous cycle that transforms both individual lives and collective systems. By rejecting Old Happy's competitive model where my happiness competes with yours, we embrace a new shared goal: happiness for everyone. When I use my gifts to help you, I become happy; when you use your gifts to help me, you become happy. This mutual exchange creates the foundation for a world where everyone has what they need to thrive. As physicist Albert Einstein observed, "Every individual should have the opportunity to develop the gifts which may be latent in him. Alone in that way can the individual obtain the satisfaction to which he is justly entitled; and alone in that way can the community achieve its richest flourishing." Through this approach, personal fulfillment and social transformation become not competing goals but complementary aspects of the same fundamental process – the expression of our true selves in service to others.

Summary

The journey from Old Happy to New Happy represents a profound paradigm shift in how we understand and pursue happiness. Old Happy, grounded in individualism, capitalism, and domination, tells us we are lacking, must achieve specific outcomes, and are separate from others. This worldview drives us to chase perfection, accumulation, and competition, yet leaves us increasingly miserable despite our efforts. In contrast, New Happy reveals that genuine happiness comes from knowing we are worthy as we are, expressing ourselves through authentic action, and recognizing our fundamental connection to others. The most transformative insight emerges when we integrate these principles into daily life: happiness isn't something we chase but something we create through helping others. By discovering and sharing our unique gifts – our humanity, talent, and wisdom – we fulfill both our individual potential and our social responsibility. This isn't a sacrifice or compromise but the most direct path to experiencing profound joy, meaning, and purpose. As we apply this understanding to our work, communities, and world, we create a virtuous cycle where individual flourishing and collective wellbeing reinforce each other. The New Happy paradigm doesn't just offer personal transformation; it provides a foundation for reimagining our systems, institutions, and relationships in ways that enable everyone to thrive. In a world desperately seeking solutions to disconnection, inequality, and environmental crisis, this radical redefinition of happiness might be precisely what we need to create the future we desire.

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Stephanie Harrison

Stephanie Harrison is an expert in the science of happiness and an entrepreneur, writer, designer and speaker. Since receiving a master’s degree in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, she has devoted her life to the study of well-being. Her company, The New Happy, has revolutionized the way that people understand and pursue happiness. Their artwork, newsletter, videos, podcast, and resources reach millions of people around the world every month. She is a Harvard Business Review and CNBC contributor and her expertise has been featured in publications such as Fast Company, Forbes, and Architectural Digest. She is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and advises on employee well-being and company culture.Her first book, NEW HAPPY was released by Penguin Random House in May 2024.

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