Sometimes, life can feel like being stuck on a treadmill. No matter how hard you try to feel happier, you end up back where you started. What’s going on here? Today in our Happiness 2.0 series, we revisit a favorite episode from 2020. Researcher Elizabeth Dunn helps us map out the unexpected ways we can find joy and happiness in our everyday lives.

Check out our previous episodes on happiness, including our conversations about chasing contentment and finding your purpose.

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Happiness 2.0: Surprising Sources of Joy