Happiness: It’s Not What You Think

Mar 8, 2025

11:30am – 12:30pm CT

Everybody wants to be happy, but how do we get there? Spoiler alert: there are no quick fixes or five easy tips for lasting happiness. True happiness comes from something deeper—purpose. Join World Happiness Summit Founder Karen Guggenheim and leading wellbeing experts Michael Steger, Alla Klymenko, and Elisa Juarez for an illuminating conversation that explores how finding meaning and purpose serves as the foundation for a truly fulfilling and happier life. This engaging panel will challenge your assumptions, inspire new perspectives, and provide practical insights into the science of happiness and purpose.

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Karen Guggenheim

WOHASU - World Happiness Summit

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Elisa Juarez

WOHASU - World Happiness Summit

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Michael Steger

Colorado State University

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Format: Panel
Type: Session
Track: Culture
Level: Intermediate