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Stephanie Harrison is a Canadian psychologist, philosopher, and author[1].
She is best known for her book New Happy[2][3][4], an international best seller[5] released in 2024 by Penguin Random House[6]; and her organization The New Happy which uses art and science[7][8] to help people understand and pursue a philosophy of happiness based upon using one's gifts to help others.[9][10][11]
She is a contributor to CNBC[12] and has written for the Harvard Business Review[13], The Wall Street Journal[14], and Oprah Daily[15]; her expertise has been featured in publications such as The New York Times[16], The LA Times[17], Fast Company[18], Forbes[19], and Big Think[20].
Early Life and Education
editStephanie was born in Ontario, Canada. She has a master's degree in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was later an instructor under Dr. Martin Seligman.
Career
editStephanie founded The New Happy in 2018, based upon her master's thesis. Over the following years it grew from a weekly newsletter into a community of millions across podcasts and social media[21][22].
In 2020, Stephanie left her job working for Arianna Huffington where she was the Head of Learning at Thrive Global, to focus on The New Happy[23].
In 2024, Stephanie was recognized in the Verywell Mind 25 as one of the top 25 thought leaders who are making a difference in the Mental Health space[24][25].
She provided expert testimony before the California Select Committee on Happiness and Public Policy Outcomes led by Anthony Renden[26][27].
Publications
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Stephanie Harrison". Library of Congress.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Next Big Idea Club (2024-09-07). "'Everything you know about happiness is a lie.' This is the secret to getting the 'new happy'". Fast Company. Archived from the original on 2025-07-25. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ "The Path to Happiness Isn't Lonely | Psychology Today". www.psychologytoday.com. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ "Orion Spring scoops Stephanie Harrison's 'unique' guide to happiness". The Bookseller. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- 1 2 "New Happy by Stephanie Harrison: 9780593541388 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ Harrison, Stephanie (2024-05-14). New Happy. Penguin Random House. ISBN 9780593541388.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Yang, Vy (2022-08-31). "The New Happy Turns Research Into Colorful Tools for Wellness". Design Milk. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ Gordon, Chloe (2022-11-01). "Mental Health Expert Stephanie Harrison is Visualizing Happiness Through Science". PRINT Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ Ellis, Stefanie (2024-08-03). "Author of New Happy Shares The Key to True Happiness". SUCCESS. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ Duncan, Rodger (2024-09-26). "Why Your Definition Of 'Happy' Probably Needs A Tweak". Forbes.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "The "New Happy": Rethinking happiness through science and philosophy". Big Think. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ "Stephanie Harrison". CNBC. 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ Harrison, Stephanie (2022-12-12). "What Does Self-Compassion Really Mean?". Harvard Business Review. ISSN 0017-8012. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ Harrison, Stephanie (2025-01-11). "Essay | Already Abandon Your Resolutions? You Probably Set the Wrong Ones Anyway". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ "The Real Secret to Happiness? Forget What You Know About Happiness". Oprah Daily. 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ Burns, Holly (2024-12-26). "For a Happier New Year, Focus on Your Loved Ones". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ Harrison, Stephanie (2024-07-05). "Opinion: Americans are getting our 'pursuit of happiness' all wrong. There's a simple fix". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Harrison, Stephanie (2024-10-05). "How to reimagine success at work". Fast Company.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Ryan, Robin (2024-05-28). "Hate Your Job? Learn How To Thrive Or Make A Strategic Career Change". Forbes.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Harrison, Stephanie (2024-07-23). "How redefining happiness can transform your life". Big Think. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ Wilding, Melody (2024-06-26). "The Truth About Happiness, According To A Viral Instagram Sensation". Forbes.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Wilson, Mark (2022-04-21). "Meet the designer who's turning self-care into viral Instagram posts". Fast Company.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Harrison, Stephanie. "LinkedIn". LinkedIn.
- ↑ Verywell Mind. "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ Harrison, Stephanie. "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ La, Lynn (2024-03-13). "Lawmakers want to help California be happy". CalMatters. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ Fonseca, Ryan (2024-03-20). "California politicians are exploring ways to make you happy". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Harrison, Stephanie (2024-01-23). Managing Your Anxiety. HBR Press. ISBN 9781647825652.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ "Managing Your Anxiety (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) ^ 10662". HBR Store. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ The Dial Press. "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
- ↑ Marketplace, Publishers (2025-11-24). "Deal Report".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Maher, John; Baron |, Eva. "Frankfurt Book Fair 2025: Rights Listings from U.S. Agencies". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
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