Alain de Botton: Happiness Only Lasts 15 Minutes. Stop Trying to Make It Permanent. @livewellbewellsarah
Alain de Botton: Happiness Only Lasts 15 Minutes. Stop Trying to Make It Permanent.  @livewellbewellsarah
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If you've ever felt like you're failing because you can't hold it together all the time β€” this conversation with philosopher and author Alain de Botton will change how you see yourself. Science confirms that happiness comes in 15-minute bursts, and the relentless pursuit of permanent calm is the very thing driving burnout in high-achieving women. You'll also discover the simple eight-minute text that could transform how you ask for help β€” and finally let the people who love you actually show up.

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