The New Happy was founded in 2018 with a mission to create a happier world.
Our research has discovered that society’s flawed understanding of happiness is a root cause of the complex problems that we are collectively facing. To help save our world, we must begin with changing the way we think about and pursue happiness. Our work reaches fifteen million people every month in over a hundred countries around the world.
What is New Happy?
Based on thousands of academic studies and our original research, our philosophy will show you how to finally find true, lasting happiness.
Old Happy
Society has taught us that happiness comes from pursuing achievement and gratifications; prioritizing solely our own self-interest; ignoring our connectedness; and conforming to a prescribed path.
But not only does this lead to your own unhappiness, but it also contributes to a host of societal ills.
New Happy
True, lasting happiness comes from being of service to others. We are here to help each other.
When you follow this path, you not only create happiness for yourself, but you also create it for others, increasing the collective well-being of the planet.
You can learn more in our bestselling book.
Stephanie Harrison, Founder
Stephanie Harrison is an expert in the science of happiness and the creator of the New Happy philosophy. She has a master’s degree in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was later an instructor, and was previously the Director of Learning at Thrive Global, leading the development of science-based programs that improve 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 has written for the Harvard Business Review, CNBC, and Oprah Daily; her expertise has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Fast Company, Forbes, and Big Think; and she is a part of the Verywell25, a group of mental health experts creating a better world. She is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and has testified before the government recommending policy changes for collective well-being.
Her first book, NEW HAPPY, was released by Penguin Random House in May 2024 and was an instant international bestseller. For publicity, please reach out to hello@thenewhappy.com.
A groundbreaking new approach based on a decade’s worth of research and brought to life with beautiful artwork, New Happy shows you the proven path to happiness.
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