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What if happiness wasn’t something to chase, but something we’ve simply forgotten how to feel?

In this short reflection, I explore the “hedonic treadmill” and how our minds adapt so quickly, we often overlook the joy that’s already around us. Backed by research and personal experience, this is your reminder that happiness isn't in the next milestone—it’s in the moments you’re living now.

Happiness is already here | Literature Review | Episode 27

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