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The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary

9 min read 12 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A radical re-evaluation of happiness that reveals how our relentless pursuit of the extraordinary is making us miserable—and how finding joy in the utterly ordinary can set us free.

You’ll learn

  • Why chasing happiness creates a happiness hangover
  • How to find novelty in the familiar
  • The hidden gift of boredom
  • How to cultivate a sense of enoughness