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Books like A Practical Guide to Happiness

Happiness
by Frédéric Lenoir • 2011
The modern duty to be happy is making you miserable. Philosophers knew why centuries ago.
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2k+
📊 Happiness Studies🏛️ Philosophical Self-Help🧘 Inner Work🧭 Meaning And Purpose💝 Altruism And Happiness
Happiness Summary
Happiness 97%
The modern duty to be happy is making you miserable. Philosophers knew why centuries ago.
by Frédéric Lenoir 2011
3.93
2k+ ratings
📊 Happiness Studies🏛️ Philosophical Self-Help🧘 Inner Work🧭 Meaning And Purpose💝 Altruism And Happiness
The Art of Happiness
by Dalai Lama XIV • 1998
Compassion, perspective, and mental discipline: the Dalai Lama's training regimen for a happy life.
4.17
126k+
🧘 Buddhist Psychology😊 Happiness Studies🧠 Mental Training💗 Compassion Practice🌊 Emotional Regulation
The Art of Happiness Summary
The Art of Happiness 97%
Compassion, perspective, and mental discipline: the Dalai Lama's training regimen for a happy life.
by Dalai Lama XIV 1998
4.17
126k+ ratings
🧘 Buddhist Psychology😊 Happiness Studies🧠 Mental Training💗 Compassion Practice🌊 Emotional Regulation
Exploring Happiness
by Sissela Bok • 2010
Too complex for one discipline: what philosophy and brain science find when they meet on happiness.
3.66
199
🧠 Philosophy Of Happiness📜 History Of Ideas⚖️ Moral Philosophy🔬 Multidisciplinary Inquiry😊 Positive Psychology
Exploring Happiness Summary
Exploring Happiness 97%
Too complex for one discipline: what philosophy and brain science find when they meet on happiness.
by Sissela Bok 2010
3.66
199 ratings
🧠 Philosophy Of Happiness📜 History Of Ideas⚖️ Moral Philosophy🔬 Multidisciplinary Inquiry😊 Positive Psychology
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness
by Arlene Matthews Uhl • 2008
Pleasure fades. The real drivers of happiness are trainable skills, not a bigger bank account.
4.05
19
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Character Strengths🎢 Hedonic Adaptation💭 Explanatory Styles🤲 Altruism And Giving
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness Summary
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness 96%
Pleasure fades. The real drivers of happiness are trainable skills, not a bigger bank account.
by Arlene Matthews Uhl 2008
4.05
19 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Character Strengths🎢 Hedonic Adaptation💭 Explanatory Styles🤲 Altruism And Giving
Happiness
by Matthieu Ricard • 2003
Happiness is a skill. A scientist-monk on the mental training that physically reshapes your brain.
4.09
8k+
🧠 Buddhist Psychology🔬 Meditation Science📊 Happiness Studies🏋️ Mental Training💗 Compassion Practice
Happiness Summary
Happiness 96%
Happiness is a skill. A scientist-monk on the mental training that physically reshapes your brain.
by Matthieu Ricard 2003
4.09
8k+ ratings
🧠 Buddhist Psychology🔬 Meditation Science📊 Happiness Studies🏋️ Mental Training💗 Compassion Practice
On Desire
by William B. Irvine • 2005
Your desires are not your own; biology and society scripted them. Philosophy can rewrite the code.
3.91
702
🧬 Evolutionary Psychology🏛️ Ancient Philosophy🔄 Hedonic Adaptation🏹 Modern Stoicism🧘 Buddhist Psychology
On Desire Summary
On Desire 96%
Your desires are not your own; biology and society scripted them. Philosophy can rewrite the code.
by William B. Irvine 2005
3.91
702 ratings
🧬 Evolutionary Psychology🏛️ Ancient Philosophy🔄 Hedonic Adaptation🏹 Modern Stoicism🧘 Buddhist Psychology
The Antidote
by Oliver Burkeman • 2012
Positive thinking backfires. The case for embracing failure, mortality, and worst-case scenarios.
4.04
17k+
🔄 Anti-Self-Help📚 Happiness Studies🏛️ Modern Stoicism🧘 Buddhist Psychology🧠 Mindfulness Practice
The Antidote Summary
The Antidote 96%
Positive thinking backfires. The case for embracing failure, mortality, and worst-case scenarios.
by Oliver Burkeman 2012
4.04
17k+ ratings
🔄 Anti-Self-Help📚 Happiness Studies🏛️ Modern Stoicism🧘 Buddhist Psychology🧠 Mindfulness Practice
The Key to Happiness
by Meik Wiking • 2017
Three-fourths of the happiness gap comes down to six factors; a leading researcher unpacks them.
3.99
20k+
📊 Happiness Studies😊 Positive Psychology🤝 Social Connection🇩🇰 Nordic Lifestyle⚖️ Work-Life Balance
The Key to Happiness Summary
The Key to Happiness 96%
Three-fourths of the happiness gap comes down to six factors; a leading researcher unpacks them.
by Meik Wiking 2017
3.99
20k+ ratings
📊 Happiness Studies😊 Positive Psychology🤝 Social Connection🇩🇰 Nordic Lifestyle⚖️ Work-Life Balance
Happiness
by Ed Diener • 2008
Happy people live longer and earn more; chasing happiness is how you lose it.
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311
🧠 Positive Psychology📊 Subjective Well-Being🔄 Hedonic Adaptation👥 Social Connection🌍 Cultural Psychology
Happiness Summary
Happiness 96%
Happy people live longer and earn more; chasing happiness is how you lose it.
by Ed Diener 2008
3.85
311 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology📊 Subjective Well-Being🔄 Hedonic Adaptation👥 Social Connection🌍 Cultural Psychology
The Science of Happiness
by Bruce Hood • 2024
The course that proved happiness is trainable: seven evidence-based shifts for a better life.
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482
😊 Positive Psychology🤝 Social Connection🧠 Cognitive Biases🧘 Mindfulness Meditation🎁 Altruism And Giving
The Science of Happiness Summary
The Science of Happiness 96%
The course that proved happiness is trainable: seven evidence-based shifts for a better life.
by Bruce Hood 2024
3.79
482 ratings
😊 Positive Psychology🤝 Social Connection🧠 Cognitive Biases🧘 Mindfulness Meditation🎁 Altruism And Giving
Solve for Happy
by Mo Gawdat • 2017
Happiness is your default. Your brain just hides it. The framework for clearing the interference.
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11k+
🧪 Happiness Studies🧠 Thought Management🎯 Present Moment Awareness🏛️ Modern Stoicism🌌 Secular Spirituality
Solve for Happy Summary
Solve for Happy 96%
Happiness is your default. Your brain just hides it. The framework for clearing the interference.
by Mo Gawdat 2017
3.97
11k+ ratings
🧪 Happiness Studies🧠 Thought Management🎯 Present Moment Awareness🏛️ Modern Stoicism🌌 Secular Spirituality
Happiness
by Richard Layard • 2005
We're richer but no happier. Why money stopped working, and the metric that can fix policy.
3.70
1k+
📊 Happiness Studies🧠 Behavioral Economics🌻 Positive Psychology📈 Happiness Economics🌍 Post-Growth Economics
Happiness Summary
Happiness 96%
We're richer but no happier. Why money stopped working, and the metric that can fix policy.
by Richard Layard 2005
3.70
1k+ ratings
📊 Happiness Studies🧠 Behavioral Economics🌻 Positive Psychology📈 Happiness Economics🌍 Post-Growth Economics
The Myths of Happiness
by Sonja Lyubomirsky • 2012
Life's big milestones satisfy less than promised. The science of why, and what works better.
3.66
2k+
🧪 Positive Psychology🔄 Life Transitions👥 Social Comparison🔁 Hedonic Adaptation🙏 Gratitude Practice
The Myths of Happiness Summary
The Myths of Happiness 96%
Life's big milestones satisfy less than promised. The science of why, and what works better.
by Sonja Lyubomirsky 2012
3.66
2k+ ratings
🧪 Positive Psychology🔄 Life Transitions👥 Social Comparison🔁 Hedonic Adaptation🙏 Gratitude Practice
The Wisdom of Groundhog Day
by Paul Hannam • 2016
Groundhog Day is a manual for escaping the life you're living on repeat.
3.82
135
🎬 Pop Culture Philosophy🧘 Mindful Living⛓️ Limiting Beliefs🙏 Gratitude Practice💫 Authenticity
The Wisdom of Groundhog Day Summary
The Wisdom of Groundhog Day 96%
Groundhog Day is a manual for escaping the life you're living on repeat.
by Paul Hannam 2016
3.82
135 ratings
🎬 Pop Culture Philosophy🧘 Mindful Living⛓️ Limiting Beliefs🙏 Gratitude Practice💫 Authenticity
The Little Book of Contentment
by Leo Babauta • 2013
Stop trying to fix yourself. Learn to accept yourself, and watch the growth follow naturally.
3.86
1k+
🧘 Contentment Practice🧠 Mindfulness Practice💖 Self-Acceptance🎈 Releasing Expectations🏛️ Modern Stoicism
The Little Book of Contentment Summary
The Little Book of Contentment 96%
Stop trying to fix yourself. Learn to accept yourself, and watch the growth follow naturally.
by Leo Babauta 2013
3.86
1k+ ratings
🧘 Contentment Practice🧠 Mindfulness Practice💖 Self-Acceptance🎈 Releasing Expectations🏛️ Modern Stoicism
The Alphabet of Happiness
by Klaudia Mitura • 2025
The happiness you wait for is happiness you haven't learned to build. A daily practice manual.
4.65
26
🧠 Positive Psychology🔄 Habit Design💖 Emotional Acceptance🧘 Everyday Mindfulness🧭 Decision Frameworks
The Alphabet of Happiness Summary
The Alphabet of Happiness 96%
The happiness you wait for is happiness you haven't learned to build. A daily practice manual.
by Klaudia Mitura 2025
4.65
26 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🔄 Habit Design💖 Emotional Acceptance🧘 Everyday Mindfulness🧭 Decision Frameworks
Happiness and Other Small Things of Absolute Importance
by Haim Shapira • 2009
Happiness hides in idle afternoons and small moments; stop chasing and start collecting.
4.15
841
🏛️ Practical Philosophy📊 Positive Psychology😴 Idleness And Rest🐢 Slow Living🙏 Gratitude Practice
Happiness and Other Small Things of Absolute Importance Summary
Happiness and Other Small Things of Absolute Importance 96%
Happiness hides in idle afternoons and small moments; stop chasing and start collecting.
by Haim Shapira 2009
4.15
841 ratings
🏛️ Practical Philosophy📊 Positive Psychology😴 Idleness And Rest🐢 Slow Living🙏 Gratitude Practice
Atomic Steps
by Lawrence Conti • 2023
Seven days of tiny, repeated actions that permanently rewire a negative mind into a positive one.
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29
🧠 Positive Psychology🧱 Micro-Habits🙏 Gratitude Practice🔄 Cognitive Reframing🧘 Mindfulness Meditation
Atomic Steps Summary
Atomic Steps 96%
Seven days of tiny, repeated actions that permanently rewire a negative mind into a positive one.
by Lawrence Conti 2023
4.34
29 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🧱 Micro-Habits🙏 Gratitude Practice🔄 Cognitive Reframing🧘 Mindfulness Meditation
Happiness Is a Choice
by Barry Neil Kaufman • 1991
One shift in belief can end unhappiness before your life improves. Here it is.
3.95
316
😊 Happiness Studies🧠 Cognitive Reframing🧘 Mindfulness💖 Self-Acceptance🎯 Personal Responsibility
Happiness Is a Choice Summary
Happiness Is a Choice 95%
One shift in belief can end unhappiness before your life improves. Here it is.
by Barry Neil Kaufman 1991
3.95
316 ratings
😊 Happiness Studies🧠 Cognitive Reframing🧘 Mindfulness💖 Self-Acceptance🎯 Personal Responsibility
The Saad Truth about Happiness
by Gad Saad • 2023
You own 40% of your happiness. Eight research-grounded ways to tilt that 40 percent upward.
3.71
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🧠 Positive Psychology🧬 Evolutionary Psychology😊 Happiness Studies🏛️ Modern Stoicism💪 Resilience Building
The Saad Truth about Happiness Summary
The Saad Truth about Happiness 95%
You own 40% of your happiness. Eight research-grounded ways to tilt that 40 percent upward.
by Gad Saad 2023
3.71
571 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🧬 Evolutionary Psychology😊 Happiness Studies🏛️ Modern Stoicism💪 Resilience Building
The Blue Zones of Happiness
by Dan Buettner • 2017
Willpower doesn't make you happy; your neighborhood does. Lessons from places designed for joy.
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😊 Positive Psychology📊 Happiness Studies👥 Social Connection🏙️ Livable Cities🧭 Finding Purpose
The Blue Zones of Happiness Summary
The Blue Zones of Happiness 95%
Willpower doesn't make you happy; your neighborhood does. Lessons from places designed for joy.
by Dan Buettner 2017
3.95
2k+ ratings
😊 Positive Psychology📊 Happiness Studies👥 Social Connection🏙️ Livable Cities🧭 Finding Purpose
New Happy
by Stephanie Harrison • 2024
The culture's formula for happiness is broken. The real one: connection and contribution.
4.07
1k+
🧪 Positive Psychology🔍 Happiness Myths🫂 Self-Acceptance🌱 Humanistic Psychology👐 Service To Others
New Happy Summary
New Happy 95%
The culture's formula for happiness is broken. The real one: connection and contribution.
by Stephanie Harrison 2024
4.07
1k+ ratings
🧪 Positive Psychology🔍 Happiness Myths🫂 Self-Acceptance🌱 Humanistic Psychology👐 Service To Others
The Meaning of Happiness
by Alan W. Watts • 1940
Happiness is not a prize to be won but what remains when you stop fleeing yourself.
4.05
925
🏯 Eastern Philosophy📚 Comparative Religion🖤 Shadow Work☯️ Non-Duality🌊 Taoist Living
The Meaning of Happiness Summary
The Meaning of Happiness 95%
Happiness is not a prize to be won but what remains when you stop fleeing yourself.
by Alan W. Watts 1940
4.05
925 ratings
🏯 Eastern Philosophy📚 Comparative Religion🖤 Shadow Work☯️ Non-Duality🌊 Taoist Living
A Fearless Heart
by Thupten Jinpa • 2015
Compassion is our default; fear hijacks it. The practices that reclaim it.
4.34
995
🧘 Compassion Training🤲 Self Compassion🌱 Secular Buddhism🧠 Buddhist Psychology🔬 Contemplative Science
A Fearless Heart Summary
A Fearless Heart 95%
Compassion is our default; fear hijacks it. The practices that reclaim it.
by Thupten Jinpa 2015
4.34
995 ratings
🧘 Compassion Training🤲 Self Compassion🌱 Secular Buddhism🧠 Buddhist Psychology🔬 Contemplative Science
H+ (Plus) A New Religion?
by Edward de Bono • 2006
A happiness framework for any worldview: tiny daily contributions replace moral rules.
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🧠 Positive Psychology🌿 Secular Spirituality✅ Small Daily Actions🤲 Contribution And Service🌟 Active Hope
H+ (Plus) A New Religion? Summary
H+ (Plus) A New Religion? 95%
A happiness framework for any worldview: tiny daily contributions replace moral rules.
by Edward de Bono 2006
2.64
121 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🌿 Secular Spirituality✅ Small Daily Actions🤲 Contribution And Service🌟 Active Hope
The Happiness Hypothesis
by Jonathan Haidt • 2006
Your reason is not the driver; ancient wisdom and modern psychology agree on what is.
4.09
46k+
😊 Positive Psychology⚖️ Moral Psychology🏛️ Ancient Wisdom🧠 Dual-Process Theory💭 Cognitive Therapy
The Happiness Hypothesis Summary
The Happiness Hypothesis 95%
Your reason is not the driver; ancient wisdom and modern psychology agree on what is.
by Jonathan Haidt 2006
4.09
46k+ ratings
😊 Positive Psychology⚖️ Moral Psychology🏛️ Ancient Wisdom🧠 Dual-Process Theory💭 Cognitive Therapy
The Science of Happiness
by Stefan Klein • 2002
Two circuits drive your happiness: one craves, one savors. Most people neglect the second entirely.
4.05
1k+
🧠 Positive Psychology🧬 Neuroplasticity🌊 Flow And Mindfulness🧪 Dopamine And Desire🤝 Social Connection
The Science of Happiness Summary
The Science of Happiness 95%
Two circuits drive your happiness: one craves, one savors. Most people neglect the second entirely.
by Stefan Klein 2002
4.05
1k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🧬 Neuroplasticity🌊 Flow And Mindfulness🧪 Dopamine And Desire🤝 Social Connection
The Joy of Living
by Yongey Mingyur • 2007
Lasting happiness is a brain skill. A Tibetan master's method trains it in minutes a day.
4.26
8k+
🧘 Tibetan Buddhism🧠 Neuroplasticity❤️ Compassion Practice🔬 Scientific Spirituality🌱 Meditation For Beginners
The Joy of Living Summary
The Joy of Living 95%
Lasting happiness is a brain skill. A Tibetan master's method trains it in minutes a day.
by Yongey Mingyur 2007
4.26
8k+ ratings
🧘 Tibetan Buddhism🧠 Neuroplasticity❤️ Compassion Practice🔬 Scientific Spirituality🌱 Meditation For Beginners
The Dalai Lama's Book of Wisdom
by Dalai Lama XIV • 1995
Train your mind, not your circumstances. A pocket guide to lasting contentment from the Dalai Lama.
4.23
3k+
☸️ Buddhist Philosophy💗 Compassion Practice🧠 Emotional Regulation🧘 Mindfulness Meditation😌 Contentment
The Dalai Lama's Book of Wisdom Summary
The Dalai Lama's Book of Wisdom 95%
Train your mind, not your circumstances. A pocket guide to lasting contentment from the Dalai Lama.
by Dalai Lama XIV 1995
4.23
3k+ ratings
☸️ Buddhist Philosophy💗 Compassion Practice🧠 Emotional Regulation🧘 Mindfulness Meditation😌 Contentment
The Joy Diet
by Martha N. Beck • 2003
Most joy strategies skip the first step: fifteen minutes of utter stillness before anything else.
3.96
2k+
🧭 Daily Practices✨ Joy Cultivation🧘 Stillness Meditation💎 Radical Honesty🎨 Creative Living
The Joy Diet Summary
The Joy Diet 95%
Most joy strategies skip the first step: fifteen minutes of utter stillness before anything else.
by Martha N. Beck 2003
3.96
2k+ ratings
🧭 Daily Practices✨ Joy Cultivation🧘 Stillness Meditation💎 Radical Honesty🎨 Creative Living
Change Your Life in Seven Days
by Paul McKenna • 2004
A hypnotist's seven-day method for rewiring your mind so happiness becomes automatic.
3.71
1k+
🧠 Happiness Psychology🔄 Cognitive Reframing🙏 Gratitude Practice🧘 Mindfulness💖 Self-Acceptance
Change Your Life in Seven Days Summary
Change Your Life in Seven Days 95%
A hypnotist's seven-day method for rewiring your mind so happiness becomes automatic.
by Paul McKenna 2004
3.71
1k+ ratings
🧠 Happiness Psychology🔄 Cognitive Reframing🙏 Gratitude Practice🧘 Mindfulness💖 Self-Acceptance
The Art of Power
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2008
Wealth and status are a trap. There is a power that cannot be taken away.
4.25
3k+
🏯 Zen Buddhism🧘 Buddhist Practice🌿 Mindful Living💡 Inner Power💗 Loving-Kindness
The Art of Power Summary
The Art of Power 95%
Wealth and status are a trap. There is a power that cannot be taken away.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2008
4.25
3k+ ratings
🏯 Zen Buddhism🧘 Buddhist Practice🌿 Mindful Living💡 Inner Power💗 Loving-Kindness
That Little Voice In Your Head
by Mo Gawdat • 2022
Your brain runs on glitchy code. Here's how to debug it and reclaim your happiness.
4.05
893
🧠 Cognitive Rewiring🎯 Attention Management💗 Emotional Regulation🌊 Flow States💬 Thought Work
That Little Voice In Your Head Summary
That Little Voice In Your Head 95%
Your brain runs on glitchy code. Here's how to debug it and reclaim your happiness.
by Mo Gawdat 2022
4.05
893 ratings
🧠 Cognitive Rewiring🎯 Attention Management💗 Emotional Regulation🌊 Flow States💬 Thought Work
Stop Thinking, Start Living Discover Lifelong Happiness
by Richard Carlson • 1997
Unhappiness is a thinking habit, not a life sentence. The off switch is simpler than therapy.
3.98
1k+
🧠 Cognitive Self-Help☮️ Inner Peace🌧️ Negative Thinking🎯 Present Moment🔄 Mental Habits
Stop Thinking, Start Living Discover Lifelong Happiness Summary
Stop Thinking, Start Living Discover Lifelong Happiness 95%
Unhappiness is a thinking habit, not a life sentence. The off switch is simpler than therapy.
by Richard Carlson 1997
3.98
1k+ ratings
🧠 Cognitive Self-Help☮️ Inner Peace🌧️ Negative Thinking🎯 Present Moment🔄 Mental Habits
A Field Guide to a Happy Life
by Massimo Pigliucci • 2020
Stoicism refreshed by science: 53 short lessons for a resilient, clear-eyed, and truly happy life.
3.76
1k+
🏛️ Modern Stoicism📜 Practical Philosophy🪞 Cognitive Reframing⚖️ Virtue Ethics🛡️ Emotional Resilience
A Field Guide to a Happy Life Summary
A Field Guide to a Happy Life 95%
Stoicism refreshed by science: 53 short lessons for a resilient, clear-eyed, and truly happy life.
by Massimo Pigliucci 2020
3.76
1k+ ratings
🏛️ Modern Stoicism📜 Practical Philosophy🪞 Cognitive Reframing⚖️ Virtue Ethics🛡️ Emotional Resilience
The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World
by Dalai Lama XIV • 2008
Personal happiness is not selfish, the Dalai Lama argues, but the foundation of a peaceful society.
3.71
2k+
☸️ Buddhist Philosophy🏔️ Tibetan Buddhism🌍 Engaged Buddhism🧠 Positive Psychology🧘 Inner Peace
The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World Summary
The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World 95%
Personal happiness is not selfish, the Dalai Lama argues, but the foundation of a peaceful society.
by Dalai Lama XIV 2008
3.71
2k+ ratings
☸️ Buddhist Philosophy🏔️ Tibetan Buddhism🌍 Engaged Buddhism🧠 Positive Psychology🧘 Inner Peace
Positivity
by Barbara L. Fredrickson • 2009
Three positive emotions for every negative one, and your life tips from surviving to thriving.
3.96
3k+
🧠 Positive Psychology😌 Emotional Well-Being🙏 Gratitude Practice🧘 Mindfulness Meditation⚖️ Negativity Bias
Positivity Summary
Positivity 95%
Three positive emotions for every negative one, and your life tips from surviving to thriving.
by Barbara L. Fredrickson 2009
3.96
3k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology😌 Emotional Well-Being🙏 Gratitude Practice🧘 Mindfulness Meditation⚖️ Negativity Bias
Being Happy!
by Andrew Matthews • 1988
Happiness isn't a feeling you catch. It's a skill. The tools, from self-image to goals.
4.19
4k+
🧱 Self-Help Fundamentals🪞 Self-Image☀️ Positive Thinking🧲 Law Of Attraction🎯 Goal Setting
Being Happy! Summary
Being Happy! 95%
Happiness isn't a feeling you catch. It's a skill. The tools, from self-image to goals.
by Andrew Matthews 1988
4.19
4k+ ratings
🧱 Self-Help Fundamentals🪞 Self-Image☀️ Positive Thinking🧲 Law Of Attraction🎯 Goal Setting
The Sweet Spot
by Paul Bloom • 2021
Why you chase pain, from ghost peppers to marathons, and how difficulty makes life meaningful.
3.61
2k+
😊 Positive Psychology🧬 Evolutionary Psychology🧭 Psychology Of Meaning🌊 Flow States🌱 Post-Traumatic Growth
The Sweet Spot Summary
The Sweet Spot 95%
Why you chase pain, from ghost peppers to marathons, and how difficulty makes life meaningful.
by Paul Bloom 2021
3.61
2k+ ratings
😊 Positive Psychology🧬 Evolutionary Psychology🧭 Psychology Of Meaning🌊 Flow States🌱 Post-Traumatic Growth
The Rules of Life
by Richard Templar • 2005
Contented people aren't richer or smarter. They follow a quiet, learnable code.
3.70
7k+
📚 Practical Philosophy🧩 Behavioral Self-Help🏛️ Modern Stoicism🔬 Positive Psychology🎯 Locus Of Control
The Rules of Life Summary
The Rules of Life 95%
Contented people aren't richer or smarter. They follow a quiet, learnable code.
by Richard Templar 2005
3.70
7k+ ratings
📚 Practical Philosophy🧩 Behavioral Self-Help🏛️ Modern Stoicism🔬 Positive Psychology🎯 Locus Of Control
Positive Psychology In A Nutshell
by Ilona Boniwell • 2012
The 40% of happiness within your control, and the research-backed practices that actually move it.
3.94
252
🌟 Positive Psychology🔬 Well-Being Science🌊 Flow States💪 Resilience Training🙏 Gratitude Practices
Positive Psychology In A Nutshell Summary
Positive Psychology In A Nutshell 95%
The 40% of happiness within your control, and the research-backed practices that actually move it.
by Ilona Boniwell 2012
3.94
252 ratings
🌟 Positive Psychology🔬 Well-Being Science🌊 Flow States💪 Resilience Training🙏 Gratitude Practices
Hardwiring Happiness
by Rick Hanson • 2013
Your brain hoards bad moments and shrugs off good ones. Four steps to override the wiring.
3.65
6k+
🌱 Positive Psychology🧠 Neuroscience Of Happiness🔄 Neuroplasticity⚖️ Emotional Regulation🧘 Mindfulness Practice
Hardwiring Happiness Summary
Hardwiring Happiness 95%
Your brain hoards bad moments and shrugs off good ones. Four steps to override the wiring.
by Rick Hanson 2013
3.65
6k+ ratings
🌱 Positive Psychology🧠 Neuroscience Of Happiness🔄 Neuroplasticity⚖️ Emotional Regulation🧘 Mindfulness Practice
The Happiness Curve
by Jonathan Rauch • 2018
Midlife discontent is not a crisis. It is predictable, temporary, and the upswing needs no action.
3.63
2k+
🔄 Midlife Transitions📊 Happiness Research😊 Positive Psychology🧠 Behavioral Economics🏃 Hedonic Adaptation
The Happiness Curve Summary
The Happiness Curve 95%
Midlife discontent is not a crisis. It is predictable, temporary, and the upswing needs no action.
by Jonathan Rauch 2018
3.63
2k+ ratings
🔄 Midlife Transitions📊 Happiness Research😊 Positive Psychology🧠 Behavioral Economics🏃 Hedonic Adaptation
Happy
by Derren Brown • 2016
Ancient philosophy, not the modern happiness industry, holds the real secret to lasting peace.
4.05
8k+
🏛️ Modern Stoicism🔬 Happiness Studies🔄 Cognitive Reframing💪 Emotional Resilience🧠 Finding Meaning
Happy Summary
Happy 95%
Ancient philosophy, not the modern happiness industry, holds the real secret to lasting peace.
by Derren Brown 2016
4.05
8k+ ratings
🏛️ Modern Stoicism🔬 Happiness Studies🔄 Cognitive Reframing💪 Emotional Resilience🧠 Finding Meaning
The Happiness Equation
by Nattavudh Powdthavee • 2010
Friends beat a six-figure raise in happiness. A commute never stops hurting.
3.54
142
🧮 Happiness Economics🧠 Positive Psychology🎲 Behavioral Economics🔄 Hedonic Adaptation🤝 Social Connections
The Happiness Equation Summary
The Happiness Equation 95%
Friends beat a six-figure raise in happiness. A commute never stops hurting.
by Nattavudh Powdthavee 2010
3.54
142 ratings
🧮 Happiness Economics🧠 Positive Psychology🎲 Behavioral Economics🔄 Hedonic Adaptation🤝 Social Connections
Happy for No Reason
by Marci Shimoff • 2009
Happiness has a set point, and it is only half genetic. The rest is yours to train.
4.02
3k+
🧠 Positive Psychology🙏 Gratitude Practice🔄 Thought Reframing💗 Self-Compassion🧘 Mind-Body Wellness
Happy for No Reason Summary
Happy for No Reason 95%
Happiness has a set point, and it is only half genetic. The rest is yours to train.
by Marci Shimoff 2009
4.02
3k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🙏 Gratitude Practice🔄 Thought Reframing💗 Self-Compassion🧘 Mind-Body Wellness
Minimalism
by Joshua Fields Millburn • 2011
Decluttering is step one. The real work is filling that space with health, connection, and purpose.
3.69
11k+
🏠 Minimalist Living🧭 Intentional Living✨ Life Design❤️ Values-Based Living🔄 Reframing Challenges
Minimalism Summary
Minimalism 95%
Decluttering is step one. The real work is filling that space with health, connection, and purpose.
by Joshua Fields Millburn 2011
3.69
11k+ ratings
🏠 Minimalist Living🧭 Intentional Living✨ Life Design❤️ Values-Based Living🔄 Reframing Challenges
Help!
by Oliver Burkeman • 2010
Small, imperfect changes beat grand transformations. A skeptic's guide to being modestly happier.
3.94
1k+
🧐 Anti-Self-Help🙏 Gratitude Practice🧠 Cognitive Biases🔄 Habit Formation⚙️ Productivity Systems
Help! Summary
Help! 95%
Small, imperfect changes beat grand transformations. A skeptic's guide to being modestly happier.
by Oliver Burkeman 2010
3.94
1k+ ratings
🧐 Anti-Self-Help🙏 Gratitude Practice🧠 Cognitive Biases🔄 Habit Formation⚙️ Productivity Systems
The Five Side Effects of Kindness
by David R. Hamilton • 2010
How kindness protects your heart, slows aging, and sparks a chain reaction of well-being.
3.94
493
🧠 Positive Psychology❤️ Compassion Science🤝 Social Connection🙏 Gratitude Practices👫 Relationship Science
The Five Side Effects of Kindness Summary
The Five Side Effects of Kindness 95%
How kindness protects your heart, slows aging, and sparks a chain reaction of well-being.
by David R. Hamilton 2010
3.94
493 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology❤️ Compassion Science🤝 Social Connection🙏 Gratitude Practices👫 Relationship Science
Happy Ever After
by Paul Dolan • 2019
Wealth, marriage, parenthood: sold as happiness guarantees. A behavioral scientist checks the data.
3.66
993
🧠 Behavioral Science😊 Happiness Research📊 Behavioral Economics📜 Life Scripts⚖️ Social Comparison
Happy Ever After Summary
Happy Ever After 95%
Wealth, marriage, parenthood: sold as happiness guarantees. A behavioral scientist checks the data.
by Paul Dolan 2019
3.66
993 ratings
🧠 Behavioral Science😊 Happiness Research📊 Behavioral Economics📜 Life Scripts⚖️ Social Comparison
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