138. Why It’s Hard to Be Happy

You did the thing! You sold your debut novel, earned out your advance, or finished a draft of a book you love. So… why don’t you feel happy? Why can’t you feel proud or excited about what you’ve done? Why are you already anxious about the next step before the ink is even dry on the contract?

In today’s episode, Isabel breaks down why it’s so hard to feel good about your accomplishments and how to increase your capacity for positive emotions.

You can watch the replay of How to Be Resilient AF here.

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