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May 29, 2025 13 mins

🎧 I Tried to ‘Find Happiness’—Here’s What Actually Worked

Why does chasing happiness often leave us feeling more anxious, unfulfilled, or even stuck? In this powerful episode, we explore the psychology of happiness and reveal what truly creates lasting emotional well-being.

You’ll learn:

  • Why achieving goals doesn’t lead to long-term happiness (Hedonic Adaptation explained)

  • How your brain tricks you with Affective Forecasting Errors

  • The science-backed difference between hedonic vs. eudaimonic well-being

  • Practical tips to build a meaningful, purpose-driven, and joyful life

Rooted in evidence from positive psychology, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom, this episode will shift how you think about fulfillment, joy, and what it really means to feel good.

Whether you're into wellness, personal development, mental health, or mindset work—this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.

Keywords: happiness, mindset, mental health, fulfillment, well-being, purpose, positive psychology, emotional health, personal growth, neuroscience, self-improvement

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