Robert Holden, Ph.D., is the Director of The Happiness Project and Success Intelligence. His innovative work on happiness and success has been featured on Oprah and Good Morning America, and also in two major BBC TV documentaries, The Happiness Formula and How to Be Happy, shown to more than 30 million TV viewers worldwide. He is the author of the best-selling books Happiness NOW!, Shift Happens!, and Success Intelligence. His latest book Be Happy is published by Hay House. Robert is a student of A Course in Miracles. He lives in London and New York, with his wife and daughter.
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Pearl McLeod is an editorial contributor and content creator for Mindful.org, where she oversees web design, content migration, and article layout to ensure a seamless reader experience. A UC Berkeley student of history, sociology, and linguistics, she collaborates with authors, editors, and photographers to research and refine meditation and mindfulness content—from in-depth articles and news features to social media posts—bringing clear, evidence-based insights to help readers build a sustainable daily practice.
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