Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — In this episode, you and I are getting intentional about your #happiness. Happiness is misunderstood. Fortunately, there’s a ton of research that explains why it can be so elusive and, even better, HOW you can create a happier life, starting today. Today’s conversation about happiness begins with breaking down the two types of happiness and why it’s important for you to include both in your life. You’ll also learn four practical takeaways that #research says are key for cultivating more happiness in your daily life. Xo Mel In this episode, you'll learn: 00:00 Intro 03:52 Can’t remember the last time you were truly happy? You’re not alone. 05:04 Does this happen to you when you chase happiness? 08:21 What do we mean by happiness, anyway? 09:24 You knew this was coming- my favorite metaphor for happiness! 10:43 Science puts happiness into these two buckets. 13:38 The problem when you’re on a big healing journey and what to do about it. 22:23 Can you feel happy even during the mundane, ordinary days? 24:10 Believe it or not, here’s where you find true happiness. 26:48 This is the single best decision you can make to cultivate happiness. 30:12 This is how your brain reads loneliness because you’re meant to connect. 35:02 Building warm relationships starts here. 37:25 Here’s how I reorganized my own life to stop feeling lonely. 39:32 My mom is a pro at this and research shows it will boost your energy. 43:41 What do you need to know about feeling inner peace? 45:57 Here’s why older people tend to be happier. 47:48 Three surprising ways to actually invite more peace in your life. #behappy #happy — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah