Unlocking the Secrets to Happiness: How to Feel Joy Now

Are you stuck in the “I’ll be happy when…” cycle? In this episode of The Self Love Project Podcast, Megan gets real about why happiness can feel so elusive even when life isn’t “that bad.” She shares her own experience of chasing milestones only to feel like she’s on a treadmill—always reaching, never arriving—and the powerful shifts that helped her step off.

You’ll hear how revisiting childhood joy, intentionally adding fun back into everyday life, and practicing presence (even in the shower, at the dinner table, or during a conversation) can transform your day-to-day experience. Megan breaks down why being present is so hard, what’s really happening in your brain when you try, and simple ways to start practicing “just this” moments.

By the end, you’ll see that happiness isn’t hiding in your next promotion, your next trip, or your next big life milestone. It’s available right now, in the small, ordinary moments you’re living today—if you’re willing to actually be here for them.

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