To close out National Wellness Month, Stephanie Harrison shares how she creates colorful graphics to help others find happiness in The New Happy.

We’re all aware about the detrimental effects social media can have and sometimes it can feel overwhelming to be in this space. Other times, you find little corners of the internet that are full of hope and optimism, and get reminded of all the good things social media can bring. The New Happy is one of them. Founded by Stephanie Harrison, The New Happy is a science-backed, design-forward platform that helps people find lasting happiness. By taking academic studies and original research and translating them into colorful, bite-sized graphics that are easy to understand but encourage inward reflection, Harrison is able to reach a group of people who want/need the help for inner work but perhaps don’t have access to it. She’s creating community, sparking conversation, and encouraging her followers to seek true happiness and wellness, one meaningful Instagram post at a time. We wanted to know more about Harrison’s creative process and inspiration so we asked her a few questions:

 

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