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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+
The Power of Fun Summary
The Power of Fun 97%
The happiest moments need three ingredients. Your phone offers none of them, and you are starved.
by Catherine Price 2021
3.69
9k+ ratings
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+
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 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 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
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
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
The Sweet Spot
by Christine Carter • 2015
Peak performance requires the right ratio of rest, positivity, and focus; not more effort.
3.84
2k+
The Sweet Spot Summary
The Sweet Spot 95%
Peak performance requires the right ratio of rest, positivity, and focus; not more effort.
by Christine Carter 2015
3.84
2k+ ratings
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
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness Summary
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness 95%
Pleasure fades. The real drivers of happiness are trainable skills, not a bigger bank account.
by Arlene Matthews Uhl 2008
4.05
19 ratings
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
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
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+
The Myths of Happiness Summary
The Myths of Happiness 95%
Life's big milestones satisfy less than promised. The science of why, and what works better.
by Sonja Lyubomirsky 2012
3.66
2k+ ratings
Happiness
by Ed Diener • 2008
Happy people live longer and earn more; chasing happiness is how you lose it.
3.85
311
Happiness Summary
Happiness 95%
Happy people live longer and earn more; chasing happiness is how you lose it.
by Ed Diener 2008
3.85
311 ratings
Positivity
by Barbara L. Fredrickson • 2009
Three positive emotions for every negative one, and your life tips from surviving to thriving.
3.96
3k+
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
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+
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
The Happiness Track
by Emma Seppälä • 2016
Happiness produces success, not the reverse. Calm, rest, and compassion outperform the grind.
3.75
2k+
The Happiness Track Summary
The Happiness Track 95%
Happiness produces success, not the reverse. Calm, rest, and compassion outperform the grind.
by Emma Seppälä 2016
3.75
2k+ ratings
Happier Hour
by Cassie Holmes • 2022
Time poverty is subjective. Research on stretching your hours and spending them on real happiness.
3.81
5k+
Happier Hour Summary
Happier Hour 95%
Time poverty is subjective. Research on stretching your hours and spending them on real happiness.
by Cassie Holmes 2022
3.81
5k+ ratings
The Happiness Equation
by Neil Pasricha • 2015
Success doesn't bring happiness. Happiness brings success. Nine daily habits that prove it.
3.86
11k+
The Happiness Equation Summary
The Happiness Equation 95%
Success doesn't bring happiness. Happiness brings success. Nine daily habits that prove it.
by Neil Pasricha 2015
3.86
11k+ ratings
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+
The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People Summary
The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People 94%
What researchers know about happiness, boiled down to 100 things you can do today.
by David Niven 2000
3.60
2k+ ratings
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+
The Gratitude Diaries Summary
The Gratitude Diaries 94%
Can gratitude change your marriage, your health, your career? She spent a year finding out.
by Janice Kaplan 2015
3.94
6k+ ratings
Flow
by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi • 1990
Happiness isn't found in ease. It's earned in moments that demand everything you have.
4.11
90k+
Flow Summary
Flow 94%
Happiness isn't found in ease. It's earned in moments that demand everything you have.
by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi 1990
4.11
90k+ ratings
I Didn't Do the Thing Today
by Madeleine Dore • 2022
Guilt for what you didn't finish is stealing your joy. Take it back without another system.
3.58
3k+
I Didn't Do the Thing Today Summary
I Didn't Do the Thing Today 94%
Guilt for what you didn't finish is stealing your joy. Take it back without another system.
by Madeleine Dore 2022
3.58
3k+ ratings
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
The Science of Happiness Summary
The Science of Happiness 94%
The course that proved happiness is trainable: seven evidence-based shifts for a better life.
by Bruce Hood 2024
3.79
482 ratings
Flourishing
by Maureen Gaffney • 2011
The precise ratio of good to bad that predicts flourishing, and how to tip the scales.
4.11
221
Flourishing Summary
Flourishing 94%
The precise ratio of good to bad that predicts flourishing, and how to tip the scales.
by Maureen Gaffney 2011
4.11
221 ratings
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+
Change Your Life in Seven Days Summary
Change Your Life in Seven Days 94%
A hypnotist's seven-day method for rewiring your mind so happiness becomes automatic.
by Paul McKenna 2004
3.71
1k+ ratings
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
Atomic Steps Summary
Atomic Steps 94%
Seven days of tiny, repeated actions that permanently rewire a negative mind into a positive one.
by Lawrence Conti 2023
4.34
29 ratings
The Happiness Project
by Gretchen Rubin • 2009
One woman's year-long resolution experiment: can happiness be built one month at a time?
3.65
182k+
The Happiness Project Summary
The Happiness Project 94%
One woman's year-long resolution experiment: can happiness be built one month at a time?
by Gretchen Rubin 2009
3.65
182k+ ratings
Are You Fully Charged?
by Tom Rath • 2015
Your energy runs on meaning, relationships, and the small daily choices you overlook.
3.76
1k+
Are You Fully Charged? Summary
Are You Fully Charged? 94%
Your energy runs on meaning, relationships, and the small daily choices you overlook.
by Tom Rath 2015
3.76
1k+ ratings
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
21 Days to Resilience Summary
21 Days to Resilience 94%
A 21-day program to build the resilience that outlasts happiness: daily practices, not motivation.
by Zelana Montminy 2016
3.55
289 ratings
Happy Moments
by Meik Wiking • 2019
Your brain remembers firsts and emotional peaks. A happiness researcher on giving it more of both.
3.88
7k+
Happy Moments Summary
Happy Moments 94%
Your brain remembers firsts and emotional peaks. A happiness researcher on giving it more of both.
by Meik Wiking 2019
3.88
7k+ ratings
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+
The Happiness Curve Summary
The Happiness Curve 94%
Midlife discontent is not a crisis. It is predictable, temporary, and the upswing needs no action.
by Jonathan Rauch 2018
3.63
2k+ ratings
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+
Authentic Happiness Summary
Authentic Happiness 94%
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
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+
The Key to Happiness Summary
The Key to Happiness 94%
Three-fourths of the happiness gap comes down to six factors; a leading researcher unpacks them.
by Meik Wiking 2017
3.99
20k+ ratings
52 Small Changes for the Mind
by Brett Blumenthal • 2015
One small change per week: the science-backed plan for a sharper, calmer, happier year.
3.62
921
52 Small Changes for the Mind Summary
52 Small Changes for the Mind 94%
One small change per week: the science-backed plan for a sharper, calmer, happier year.
by Brett Blumenthal 2015
3.62
921 ratings
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+
Happy for No Reason Summary
Happy for No Reason 94%
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
How to Be Miserable
by Randy J. Paterson • 2016
Forty everyday strategies for misery, decoded: see which are yours, then do the opposite.
3.99
3k+
How to Be Miserable Summary
How to Be Miserable 94%
Forty everyday strategies for misery, decoded: see which are yours, then do the opposite.
by Randy J. Paterson 2016
3.99
3k+ ratings
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
Laugh Your Way to Happiness Summary
Laugh Your Way to Happiness 94%
Simulated laughter tricks your body into real health benefits. A daily practice to harness it.
by Leslie Lyle 2014
3.72
46 ratings
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+
The Joy Diet Summary
The Joy Diet 94%
Most joy strategies skip the first step: fifteen minutes of utter stillness before anything else.
by Martha N. Beck 2003
3.96
2k+ ratings
Happier
by Tal Ben-Shahar • 2007
Forty percent of happiness is trainable. A Harvard professor's practices for the part you can shape.
3.82
9k+
Happier Summary
Happier 94%
Forty percent of happiness is trainable. A Harvard professor's practices for the part you can shape.
by Tal Ben-Shahar 2007
3.82
9k+ ratings
Life in Three Dimensions
by Shigehiro Oishi • 2025
Happiness smooths the path. Meaning gives it direction. Only detours make it worth telling.
3.79
1k+
Life in Three Dimensions Summary
Life in Three Dimensions 94%
Happiness smooths the path. Meaning gives it direction. Only detours make it worth telling.
by Shigehiro Oishi 2025
3.79
1k+ ratings
Burnout to Breakthrough
by Eileen McDargh • 2020
Resilience isn't recovery, it's emerging stronger: the five energy drains and how to close them.
3.26
284
Burnout to Breakthrough Summary
Burnout to Breakthrough 94%
Resilience isn't recovery, it's emerging stronger: the five energy drains and how to close them.
by Eileen McDargh 2020
3.26
284 ratings
Happiness by Design
by Paul Dolan • 2014
You cannot think your way to happiness. Redesign your environment and redirect your attention.
3.59
3k+
Happiness by Design Summary
Happiness by Design 94%
You cannot think your way to happiness. Redesign your environment and redirect your attention.
by Paul Dolan 2014
3.59
3k+ ratings
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 Thinking Summary
Positive Thinking 94%
Stop waiting to feel ready. Act your way into motivation, and your brain catches up.
by Gill Hasson 2016
3.89
132 ratings
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+
The Gifts of Imperfection Summary
The Gifts of Imperfection 94%
Perfectionism is armor. Here's how to take it off and live with courage.
by Brené Brown 2010
4.24
225k+ ratings
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+
The Sweet Spot Summary
The Sweet Spot 94%
Why you chase pain, from ghost peppers to marathons, and how difficulty makes life meaningful.
by Paul Bloom 2021
3.61
2k+ ratings
59 Seconds
by Richard Wiseman • 2009
Visualizing success backfires. Gratitude, touch, and a plant on your desk work better.
3.79
11k+
59 Seconds Summary
59 Seconds 94%
Visualizing success backfires. Gratitude, touch, and a plant on your desk work better.
by Richard Wiseman 2009
3.79
11k+ ratings
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
Getting Back to Happy Summary
Getting Back to Happy 94%
Daily rituals, not big goals, change lives. Small practices for the happiness you already hold.
by Marc Chernoff 2018
3.78
850 ratings
The Gap and The Gain
by Dan Sullivan
Stop measuring yourself against an ever-moving ideal. Measure backward, and everything changes.
4.14
115
The Gap and The Gain Summary
The Gap and The Gain 94%
Stop measuring yourself against an ever-moving ideal. Measure backward, and everything changes.
by Dan Sullivan
4.14
115 ratings
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 Summary
Happiness 94%
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
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
RELAX - You May Only Have a Few Minutes Left Summary
RELAX - You May Only Have a Few Minutes Left 94%
Laughter as stress medicine: a comedian's cognitive toolkit for breaking the worry spiral.
by Loretta LaRoche 1998
3.84
192 ratings
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+
Happier at Home Summary
Happier at Home 94%
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
Super Better
by Jane McGonigal • 2015
Game rules for real life: turn stress into missions, obstacles into foes, daily wins into boosts.
3.94
3k+
Super Better Summary
Super Better 94%
Game rules for real life: turn stress into missions, obstacles into foes, daily wins into boosts.
by Jane McGonigal 2015
3.94
3k+ ratings
The Genius Zone
by Gay Hendricks • 2021
The gap between competence and genius is not talent. It is knowing what to stop controlling.
3.71
841
The Genius Zone Summary
The Genius Zone 94%
The gap between competence and genius is not talent. It is knowing what to stop controlling.
by Gay Hendricks 2021
3.71
841 ratings
The Happy Brain
by Dean Burnett • 2018
A neuroscientist reveals the messy brain circuits behind happiness, and why the chase backfires.
3.70
2k+
The Happy Brain Summary
The Happy Brain 94%
A neuroscientist reveals the messy brain circuits behind happiness, and why the chase backfires.
by Dean Burnett 2018
3.70
2k+ ratings
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