She did everything ‘right’ but felt ‘desperately unhappy’—the mindset shift that changed her life
By Nina Zipkin
Published on March 2, 2026.
Stephanie Harrison, author of "New Happy," experienced a significant transformation in her life when she was struggling in 2013, when she found happiness elusive. She began making changes to her lifestyle, including moving cities, studying happiness, and cultivating new relationships. She credits this change to embracing "New Happiness," a philosophy she lays out in her book. Harrison argues that while "Old Happy" thrives on the idea of perfection, material gain, fame and acclaim, and achievement at all costs, what makes happiness is acting in alignment with our true selves. She also shares her personal perspective on the importance of connection and self-service. The book was chosen as our February book club pick due to its focus on finding happiness and success.
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