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Happiness Is a Choice: Lessons from The Art of Happiness

BYOLC S2 E13

Is happiness something we find—or something we practice? In this episode of Be Your Own Life Coach, we explore why happiness isn’t a destination, a possession, or a lucky break, but a daily choice shaped by perspective, compassion, and mental discipline.

Inspired by The Art of Happiness and the teachings of the Dalai Lama, this conversation breaks down the biggest myths we believe about happiness—like “I’ll be happy when…”—and why chasing pleasure, outcomes, or external validation often leaves us feeling emptier, not fulfilled.

We talk about the difference between pain and…

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