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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 97%
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
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 97%
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
The Keys to Kindness
by Claudia Hammond • 2022
Kindness is trainable, contagious, and measurably improves your life. The evidence and the how.
3.70
307
🧠 Positive Psychology🤝 Prosocial Behavior💙 Everyday Kindness🫂 Empathy Training🪞 Self-Compassion
The Keys to Kindness Summary
The Keys to Kindness 97%
Kindness is trainable, contagious, and measurably improves your life. The evidence and the how.
by Claudia Hammond 2022
3.70
307 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🤝 Prosocial Behavior💙 Everyday Kindness🫂 Empathy Training🪞 Self-Compassion
The Blue Zones of Happiness
by Dan Buettner • 2017
Willpower doesn't make you happy; your neighborhood does. Lessons from places designed for joy.
3.95
2k+
😊 Positive Psychology📊 Happiness Studies👥 Social Connection🏙️ Livable Cities🧭 Finding Purpose
The Blue Zones of Happiness Summary
The Blue Zones of Happiness 97%
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
The Gratitude Diaries
by Janice Kaplan • 2015
Can gratitude change your marriage, your health, your career? She spent a year finding out.
3.94
6k+
🧠 Positive Psychology🙏 Gratitude Practice📅 Yearlong Experiments📓 Daily Journaling💼 Workplace Culture
The Gratitude Diaries Summary
The Gratitude Diaries 97%
Can gratitude change your marriage, your health, your career? She spent a year finding out.
by Janice Kaplan 2015
3.94
6k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🙏 Gratitude Practice📅 Yearlong Experiments📓 Daily Journaling💼 Workplace Culture
The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People
by David Niven • 2000
What researchers know about happiness, boiled down to 100 things you can do today.
3.60
2k+
🧪 Happiness Research😊 Positive Psychology🔗 Relationship Science🙏 Gratitude Practice🫂 Self-Acceptance
The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People Summary
The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People 97%
What researchers know about happiness, boiled down to 100 things you can do today.
by David Niven 2000
3.60
2k+ ratings
🧪 Happiness Research😊 Positive Psychology🔗 Relationship Science🙏 Gratitude Practice🫂 Self-Acceptance
The Science of Happiness
by Bruce Hood • 2024
The course that proved happiness is trainable: seven evidence-based shifts for a better life.
3.79
482
😊 Positive Psychology🤝 Social Connection🧠 Cognitive Biases🧘 Mindfulness Meditation🎁 Altruism And Giving
The Science of Happiness Summary
The Science of Happiness 97%
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
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 96%
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
Practice Random Acts of Kindness
by Harold S. Kushner • 2007
The smallest kindnesses ripple farthest. Daily practices for a more compassionate life.
5.00
1
🫂 Self-Compassion🙏 Compassion Practice✨ Spiritual Self-Help💝 Altruism And Well-Being🧠 Positive Psychology
Practice Random Acts of Kindness Summary
Practice Random Acts of Kindness 96%
The smallest kindnesses ripple farthest. Daily practices for a more compassionate life.
by Harold S. Kushner 2007
5.00
1 ratings
🫂 Self-Compassion🙏 Compassion Practice✨ Spiritual Self-Help💝 Altruism And Well-Being🧠 Positive Psychology
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
Awe
by Dacher Keltner • 2023
Awe is a weekly event, not a mountaintop prize. It quiets the ego and expands compassion.
3.62
5k+
😊 Positive Psychology🧠 Emotion Science🌿 Nature Connection✨ Everyday Wonder🤝 Prosocial Emotions
Awe Summary
Awe 96%
Awe is a weekly event, not a mountaintop prize. It quiets the ego and expands compassion.
by Dacher Keltner 2023
3.62
5k+ ratings
😊 Positive Psychology🧠 Emotion Science🌿 Nature Connection✨ Everyday Wonder🤝 Prosocial Emotions
Happiness
by Ed Diener • 2008
Happy people live longer and earn more; chasing happiness is how you lose it.
3.85
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 Resilience Project
by Hugh van Cuylenburg • 2019
A Himalayan boy's daily practice became a happiness program now in 1,400 schools.
4.31
13k+
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Resilience Building🙏 Gratitude Practice💖 Empathy And Kindness📱 Digital Wellbeing
The Resilience Project Summary
The Resilience Project 96%
A Himalayan boy's daily practice became a happiness program now in 1,400 schools.
by Hugh van Cuylenburg 2019
4.31
13k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Resilience Building🙏 Gratitude Practice💖 Empathy And Kindness📱 Digital Wellbeing
The Happy Brain
by Dean Burnett • 2018
A neuroscientist reveals the messy brain circuits behind happiness, and why the chase backfires.
3.70
2k+
😊 Positive Psychology🧠 Brain Chemistry🧬 Evolutionary Psychology🤝 Social Connection💼 Meaningful Work
The Happy Brain Summary
The Happy Brain 96%
A neuroscientist reveals the messy brain circuits behind happiness, and why the chase backfires.
by Dean Burnett 2018
3.70
2k+ ratings
😊 Positive Psychology🧠 Brain Chemistry🧬 Evolutionary Psychology🤝 Social Connection💼 Meaningful Work
Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Esteem
by Marie Hartwell-Walker EdD • 2015
Stop chasing the feeling; start earning it. A values-driven plan for real self-esteem.
3.89
19
💪 Self-Esteem🧭 Values-Based Living🌟 Character Strengths😊 Positive Psychology🧘 Mindfulness
Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Esteem Summary
Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Esteem 96%
Stop chasing the feeling; start earning it. A values-driven plan for real self-esteem.
by Marie Hartwell-Walker EdD 2015
3.89
19 ratings
💪 Self-Esteem🧭 Values-Based Living🌟 Character Strengths😊 Positive Psychology🧘 Mindfulness
The Happiness Track
by Emma Seppälä • 2016
Happiness produces success, not the reverse. Calm, rest, and compassion outperform the grind.
3.75
2k+
🧪 Positive Psychology📊 Happiness Science🧘 Mindfulness💛 Self-Compassion🌿 Stress Management
The Happiness Track Summary
The Happiness Track 96%
Happiness produces success, not the reverse. Calm, rest, and compassion outperform the grind.
by Emma Seppälä 2016
3.75
2k+ ratings
🧪 Positive Psychology📊 Happiness Science🧘 Mindfulness💛 Self-Compassion🌿 Stress Management
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 96%
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 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
Flourish
by Martin E.P. Seligman • 2011
Happiness was never enough. Five elements of flourishing, with the exercises that build each one.
3.84
7k+
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Character Strengths🛡️ Resilience Training🌱 Post-Traumatic Growth🙏 Gratitude Practice
Flourish Summary
Flourish 96%
Happiness was never enough. Five elements of flourishing, with the exercises that build each one.
by Martin E.P. Seligman 2011
3.84
7k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Character Strengths🛡️ Resilience Training🌱 Post-Traumatic Growth🙏 Gratitude Practice
Authentic Happiness
by Martin E.P. Seligman • 2002
Happiness is half genetic, but the other half can be learned. The science that shows you how.
3.92
13k+
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Character Strengths🌞 Optimism🌊 Flow State🙏 Gratitude Practice
Authentic Happiness Summary
Authentic Happiness 96%
Happiness is half genetic, but the other half can be learned. The science that shows you how.
by Martin E.P. Seligman 2002
3.92
13k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology💪 Character Strengths🌞 Optimism🌊 Flow State🙏 Gratitude Practice
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 96%
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
Character Strengths Matter
by Shannon Polly • 2015
Your best traits are already inside you. The science-backed method for finding and using them.
4.14
110
🌟 Positive Psychology🧱 Character Development🔍 Strength Identification🔄 Behavioral Change🧘 Well-Being Practices
Character Strengths Matter Summary
Character Strengths Matter 96%
Your best traits are already inside you. The science-backed method for finding and using them.
by Shannon Polly 2015
4.14
110 ratings
🌟 Positive Psychology🧱 Character Development🔍 Strength Identification🔄 Behavioral Change🧘 Well-Being Practices
I Heart Me
by David R. Hamilton • 2015
Two minutes of the right posture can rewire the brain for self-acceptance.
3.72
1k+
🧍 Body Language💗 Self-Compassion🛡️ Shame Resilience😊 Positive Psychology🧠 Neuroplasticity
I Heart Me Summary
I Heart Me 96%
Two minutes of the right posture can rewire the brain for self-acceptance.
by David R. Hamilton 2015
3.72
1k+ ratings
🧍 Body Language💗 Self-Compassion🛡️ Shame Resilience😊 Positive Psychology🧠 Neuroplasticity
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 96%
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
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 96%
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
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
Awestruck
by Jonah Paquette • 2020
A single emotion reduces stress, expands time, and deepens connection. Here is where to find it.
3.62
304
🧠 Positive Psychology✨ Everyday Wonder🌿 Nature Connection🌅 Secular Spirituality🧘 Mindfulness Practice
Awestruck Summary
Awestruck 95%
A single emotion reduces stress, expands time, and deepens connection. Here is where to find it.
by Jonah Paquette 2020
3.62
304 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology✨ Everyday Wonder🌿 Nature Connection🌅 Secular Spirituality🧘 Mindfulness Practice
You, Happier
by Daniel G. Amen • 2022
Your brain has a type. Learn it, then apply the happiness strategy that actually fits.
3.83
2k+
🧠 Happiness Neuroscience🛡️ Brain Health🥗 Nutritional Psychiatry🔄 Cognitive Reframing❤️ Happy Relationships
You, Happier Summary
You, Happier 95%
Your brain has a type. Learn it, then apply the happiness strategy that actually fits.
by Daniel G. Amen 2022
3.83
2k+ ratings
🧠 Happiness Neuroscience🛡️ Brain Health🥗 Nutritional Psychiatry🔄 Cognitive Reframing❤️ Happy Relationships
21 Days to Resilience
by Zelana Montminy • 2016
A 21-day program to build the resilience that outlasts happiness: daily practices, not motivation.
3.55
289
🧱 Resilience Building🔄 Habit Formation☀️ Positive Psychology🧠 Emotional Regulation🙏 Gratitude Practice
21 Days to Resilience Summary
21 Days to Resilience 95%
A 21-day program to build the resilience that outlasts happiness: daily practices, not motivation.
by Zelana Montminy 2016
3.55
289 ratings
🧱 Resilience Building🔄 Habit Formation☀️ Positive Psychology🧠 Emotional Regulation🙏 Gratitude Practice
Positive Thinking
by Gill Hasson • 2016
Stop waiting to feel ready. Act your way into motivation, and your brain catches up.
3.89
132
🧠 Positive Psychology🔄 Cognitive Reframing🧱 Habit Design🗣️ Self-Talk🙏 Gratitude Practice
Positive Thinking Summary
Positive Thinking 95%
Stop waiting to feel ready. Act your way into motivation, and your brain catches up.
by Gill Hasson 2016
3.89
132 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🔄 Cognitive Reframing🧱 Habit Design🗣️ Self-Talk🙏 Gratitude Practice
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
571
🧠 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
Born to Be Good
by Dacher Keltner • 2009
Darwin argued sympathy, not self-interest, shaped human evolution. The biology now proves him right.
3.57
729
🌞 Positive Psychology🧬 Evolutionary Psychology⚖️ Moral Psychology🧠 Emotional Intelligence🗣️ Nonverbal Communication
Born to Be Good Summary
Born to Be Good 95%
Darwin argued sympathy, not self-interest, shaped human evolution. The biology now proves him right.
by Dacher Keltner 2009
3.57
729 ratings
🌞 Positive Psychology🧬 Evolutionary Psychology⚖️ Moral Psychology🧠 Emotional Intelligence🗣️ Nonverbal Communication
The Power of Fun
by Catherine Price • 2021
The happiest moments need three ingredients. Your phone offers none of them, and you are starved.
3.69
9k+
🧠 Positive Psychology🎲 Play Theory👁️ Attention Management📵 Digital Minimalism🔥 Burnout Recovery
The Power of Fun Summary
The Power of Fun 95%
The happiest moments need three ingredients. Your phone offers none of them, and you are starved.
by Catherine Price 2021
3.69
9k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🎲 Play Theory👁️ Attention Management📵 Digital Minimalism🔥 Burnout Recovery
Atomic Steps
by Lawrence Conti • 2023
Seven days of tiny, repeated actions that permanently rewire a negative mind into a positive one.
4.34
29
🧠 Positive Psychology🧱 Micro-Habits🙏 Gratitude Practice🔄 Cognitive Reframing🧘 Mindfulness Meditation
Atomic Steps Summary
Atomic Steps 95%
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
Focus on the Good Stuff
by Mike Robbins • 2005
A five-step technique to dissolve your inner critic and make appreciation your default.
3.74
317
🙏 Gratitude Practice🧠 Inner Critic❤️ Self-Acceptance✨ Law Of Attraction🔬 Positive Psychology
Focus on the Good Stuff Summary
Focus on the Good Stuff 95%
A five-step technique to dissolve your inner critic and make appreciation your default.
by Mike Robbins 2005
3.74
317 ratings
🙏 Gratitude Practice🧠 Inner Critic❤️ Self-Acceptance✨ Law Of Attraction🔬 Positive Psychology
H+ (Plus) A New Religion?
by Edward de Bono • 2006
A happiness framework for any worldview: tiny daily contributions replace moral rules.
2.64
121
🧠 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 Gifts of Imperfection
by Brené Brown • 2010
Perfectionism is armor. Here's how to take it off and live with courage.
4.24
225k+
🛡️ Emotional Resilience💗 Self-Compassion🧹 Perfectionism Recovery🙏 Gratitude Practice🌌 Spirituality Without Religion
The Gifts of Imperfection Summary
The Gifts of Imperfection 95%
Perfectionism is armor. Here's how to take it off and live with courage.
by Brené Brown 2010
4.24
225k+ ratings
🛡️ Emotional Resilience💗 Self-Compassion🧹 Perfectionism Recovery🙏 Gratitude Practice🌌 Spirituality Without Religion
Happiness in Hard Times
by Andrew Matthews • 2009
Happiness is a decision, not a reward. The mental shifts that make it a lasting one.
4.36
489
🧠 Positive Psychology🌱 Happiness Habits🙏 Gratitude Practice💖 Forgiveness Work✨ Law Of Attraction
Happiness in Hard Times Summary
Happiness in Hard Times 95%
Happiness is a decision, not a reward. The mental shifts that make it a lasting one.
by Andrew Matthews 2009
4.36
489 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🌱 Happiness Habits🙏 Gratitude Practice💖 Forgiveness Work✨ Law Of Attraction
Flourishing
by Maureen Gaffney • 2011
The precise ratio of good to bad that predicts flourishing, and how to tip the scales.
4.11
221
🔬 Positive Psychology💚 Emotional Wellbeing👁️ Attention Management🌊 Flow States🛡️ Resilience Building
Flourishing Summary
Flourishing 95%
The precise ratio of good to bad that predicts flourishing, and how to tip the scales.
by Maureen Gaffney 2011
4.11
221 ratings
🔬 Positive Psychology💚 Emotional Wellbeing👁️ Attention Management🌊 Flow States🛡️ Resilience Building
The Paradox of Generosity
by Christian Smith • 2014
The top 5% of givers are happier and healthier. The reason isn't money.
3.85
114
🎁 Generosity🤝 Prosocial Behavior😊 Positive Psychology🌟 Abundance Mindset🔗 Social Capital
The Paradox of Generosity Summary
The Paradox of Generosity 95%
The top 5% of givers are happier and healthier. The reason isn't money.
by Christian Smith 2014
3.85
114 ratings
🎁 Generosity🤝 Prosocial Behavior😊 Positive Psychology🌟 Abundance Mindset🔗 Social Capital
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 95%
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
Happier at Home
by Gretchen Rubin • 2012
A school year of monthly home resolutions, and the surprising truth about what makes a house happy.
3.55
20k+
🏠 Home Environment👨‍👩‍👧 Family Relationships📊 Happiness Studies🎨 Everyday Aesthetics🎯 Intentional Living
Happier at Home Summary
Happier at Home 95%
A school year of monthly home resolutions, and the surprising truth about what makes a house happy.
by Gretchen Rubin 2012
3.55
20k+ ratings
🏠 Home Environment👨‍👩‍👧 Family Relationships📊 Happiness Studies🎨 Everyday Aesthetics🎯 Intentional Living
Getting Back to Happy
by Marc Chernoff • 2018
Daily rituals, not big goals, change lives. Small practices for the happiness you already hold.
3.78
850
🧱 Habit Formation🧘 Mindfulness Practice🍂 Letting Go💗 Self-Compassion🙏 Gratitude Practice
Getting Back to Happy Summary
Getting Back to Happy 95%
Daily rituals, not big goals, change lives. Small practices for the happiness you already hold.
by Marc Chernoff 2018
3.78
850 ratings
🧱 Habit Formation🧘 Mindfulness Practice🍂 Letting Go💗 Self-Compassion🙏 Gratitude Practice
How to Make Good Things Happen
by Marian Rojas Estapé • 2018
How a psychiatrist lowers cortisol, frees trapped emotions, and builds the relationships that heal.
4.09
23k+
🧠 Cognitive Behavioral☀️ Positive Psychology😰 Stress Management💔 Emotional Repression🚫 Toxic Relationships
How to Make Good Things Happen Summary
How to Make Good Things Happen 95%
How a psychiatrist lowers cortisol, frees trapped emotions, and builds the relationships that heal.
by Marian Rojas Estapé 2018
4.09
23k+ ratings
🧠 Cognitive Behavioral☀️ Positive Psychology😰 Stress Management💔 Emotional Repression🚫 Toxic Relationships
Curious?
by Todd Kashdan • 2009
Fulfillment isn't found by chasing happiness. It's built by curiosity, with anxiety as an ally.
3.71
494
😊 Positive Psychology🧭 Meaning And Purpose🔎 Curiosity🧘 Psychological Flexibility❓ Embracing Uncertainty
Curious? Summary
Curious? 95%
Fulfillment isn't found by chasing happiness. It's built by curiosity, with anxiety as an ally.
by Todd Kashdan 2009
3.71
494 ratings
😊 Positive Psychology🧭 Meaning And Purpose🔎 Curiosity🧘 Psychological Flexibility❓ Embracing Uncertainty
RELAX - You May Only Have a Few Minutes Left
by Loretta LaRoche • 1998
Laughter as stress medicine: a comedian's cognitive toolkit for breaking the worry spiral.
3.84
192
🧘 Stress Management☀️ Positive Psychology😂 Humor Therapy🔄 Cognitive Reframing🎯 Perfectionism Recovery
RELAX - You May Only Have a Few Minutes Left Summary
RELAX - You May Only Have a Few Minutes Left 95%
Laughter as stress medicine: a comedian's cognitive toolkit for breaking the worry spiral.
by Loretta LaRoche 1998
3.84
192 ratings
🧘 Stress Management☀️ Positive Psychology😂 Humor Therapy🔄 Cognitive Reframing🎯 Perfectionism Recovery
A Complaint Free World
by Will Bowen • 2007
A three-week challenge and a simple wristband method that rewires the complaining habit for good.
3.94
4k+
💔 Habit Breaking🧠 Cognitive Reframing✨ New Thought😤 Anger Management🙏 Gratitude Practice
A Complaint Free World Summary
A Complaint Free World 95%
A three-week challenge and a simple wristband method that rewires the complaining habit for good.
by Will Bowen 2007
3.94
4k+ ratings
💔 Habit Breaking🧠 Cognitive Reframing✨ New Thought😤 Anger Management🙏 Gratitude Practice
Laugh Your Way to Happiness
by Leslie Lyle • 2014
Simulated laughter tricks your body into real health benefits. A daily practice to harness it.
3.72
46
🧠 Positive Psychology😂 Laughter Therapy😌 Stress Reduction🧘 Mind-Body Wellness🎭 Emotional Regulation
Laugh Your Way to Happiness Summary
Laugh Your Way to Happiness 95%
Simulated laughter tricks your body into real health benefits. A daily practice to harness it.
by Leslie Lyle 2014
3.72
46 ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology😂 Laughter Therapy😌 Stress Reduction🧘 Mind-Body Wellness🎭 Emotional Regulation
Perspective
by Robert J. Wicks • 2014
Unshakeable calm isn't found. It's built through small, daily shifts in how you see.
3.86
49
🧠 Contemplative Psychology🏋️ Resilience Training🧘 Mindfulness Practice🙏 Gratitude Practice🌱 Posttraumatic Growth
Perspective Summary
Perspective 95%
Unshakeable calm isn't found. It's built through small, daily shifts in how you see.
by Robert J. Wicks 2014
3.86
49 ratings
🧠 Contemplative Psychology🏋️ Resilience Training🧘 Mindfulness Practice🙏 Gratitude Practice🌱 Posttraumatic Growth
59 Seconds
by Richard Wiseman • 2009
Visualizing success backfires. Gratitude, touch, and a plant on your desk work better.
3.79
11k+
🧠 Positive Psychology🧪 Practical Psychology🚶 Behavioral Nudges🎯 Goal Achievement🤔 Decision Making
59 Seconds Summary
59 Seconds 95%
Visualizing success backfires. Gratitude, touch, and a plant on your desk work better.
by Richard Wiseman 2009
3.79
11k+ ratings
🧠 Positive Psychology🧪 Practical Psychology🚶 Behavioral Nudges🎯 Goal Achievement🤔 Decision Making
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