By Cristina Hernandez Reflecting on the Past Reflecting on my journey into happiness studies, I noticed a recurring theme tied to big life changes and the feelings of uncertainty, fear, and curiosity that often accompany them. The first change and what initially brought me to Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar’s work was the COVID-19 pandemic. In the spring of 2020, while working for a global supply chain & logistics company, I faced not only uncertainty and fear from the unknowns tied to