What if happiness doesn’t have to be complicated?
In a world that often equates happiness with bigger achievements, better lifestyles and constantly chasing the next milestone, perhaps the real question is much simpler: What does it actually take to feel happy in our everyday lives?
In the latest episode of Happened Over Coffee, Mauve’s Founder & Editor-in-Chief Priya Lalwani sits down with Bhawna Agrawal, Happiness Coach, for an honest and insightful conversation about the pursuit of joy, managing everyday stress and creating a life that feels more fulfilling without making it unnecessarily complicated.
Recorded at Mauve’s new office, the conversation explores an idea that is easy to overlook: happiness can often be found in the simplest things.
Why Do We Overcomplicate Happiness?
Modern life comes with its own set of pressures — work, expectations, responsibilities, comparison and the constant feeling of having to do more.
But does a happier life really require a complete transformation?
Bhawna Agrawal takes the conversation back to the basics, exploring how small shifts in perspective and everyday habits can influence the way we experience our lives. From understanding our relationship with stress to becoming more mindful of our daily rituals, the episode offers an accessible perspective on creating more space for peace and joy.
Small Habits, Meaningful Shifts
One of the central themes of the conversation is the power of simple, consistent practices.
Rather than looking for an overnight solution, the discussion focuses on actionable ways to approach everyday challenges, protect your peace and consciously create moments of happiness.
The conversation touches upon:
- Why we tend to complicate the idea of happiness
- Simple daily rituals that can encourage a greater sense of calm
- Ways to approach everyday stressors with greater resilience
- Mindful habits that can support a more fulfilling lifestyle
- The importance of shifting our mindset rather than constantly trying to change our circumstances
A Conversation About Choosing Joy
At its heart, this episode of Happened Over Coffee is a reminder that a fulfilling life isn’t necessarily about having everything figured out.
Sometimes, it can begin with something as simple as slowing down, changing the way we look at a situation, making space for ourselves and appreciating the everyday moments that already exist around us.
With Bhawna’s practical approach to happiness and Priya’s conversational style, the episode becomes less of a conventional interview and more of an intimate coffee-table conversation about something everyone is searching for in their own way — a happier, more peaceful life.
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Ready to rethink what happiness really means?
Grab your favourite brew, settle in and watch the full episode of Happened Over Coffee with Priya Lalwani and Bhawna Agrawal.
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About Bhawna Agrawal
Bhawna Agrawal is a Happiness Coach dedicated to empowering individuals with simple and impactful tools to build a more vibrant and joyful life. Through her work, she focuses on practical approaches to mindset, well-being and everyday happiness.
About Priya Lalwani
Priya Lalwani is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Mauve India Magazine. Through Happened Over Coffee, Mauve’s conversation-led series, she sits down with inspiring leaders, creators and changemakers for candid conversations that explore their journeys, perspectives and ideas.
Happened Over Coffee — because sometimes, the most meaningful conversations begin over a cup of coffee.











