10 keys to happier living A practical handbook for happiness
Book - 2016
Author is the "positive psychology expert for Action for Happiness". In this book, Vanessa King of Action for Happiness has drawn on the latest scientific studies to create a set of evidence-based practical actions. They will help you connect with people, nurture your relationships and find purpose. You'll get ideas for taking care of your body, making the most of what's good and finding new ways to stimulate your mind. Here are the 10 Keys to Happier Living - ideas, insights... and practical actions that you can take to create more happiness for yourself and those around you.
- Subjects
- Genres
- Handbooks and manuals
- Published
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London :
Headline Publishing Group
2016.
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 336 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 1472233425
9781472233424 - Main Author
- Other Authors
The quest to find happiness is a popular pursuit, and King, psychology expert for the nonprofit Action for Happiness, provides readers with ten actions that will move them in a positive direction. Creating the acronym Great Dream, King's keys range from giving, relating, and exercising, to direction, resilience, and acceptance. Each chapter explores a "key," accompanied by explanations, charts, exercises, and examples of each concept. Instructions for learning new things, connecting with people, and living mindfully will resonate with many readers, and their follow through will undoubtedly result in more fulfillment. VERDICT A cut above similar titles. Not only is the content here beneficial, its packaging creates a practical guide to follow. Copyright 2017 Library Journal.
A practical guide to understanding happiness and how to be happier - at home, in the office and in your community.
Review by Publisher Summary 2
'Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions' The Dalai Lama, patron of Action for Happiness. Vanessa King, positive psychology expert for Action for Happiness has created 10 key evidence-based actions that have been shown to increase happiness and wellbeing - at home, at work and in the world around you. If you have read The Art of Happiness, The Happiness Project or Sane New World, this book will be the perfect complement.
We all want to be happy but what does that actually mean and what can we do in our everyday lives to be happier? Fortunately, psychologists, neuroscientists and other experts now have evidence of what really makes a difference and helps us to be happier and more resilient to life's ups and downs.
In this book, Vanessa King of Action for Happiness has drawn on the latest scientific studies to create a set of evidence-based practical actions. They will help you connect with people, nurture your relationships and find purpose. You'll get ideas for taking care of your body, making the most of what's good and finding new ways to stimulate your mind.
So here are the 10 Keys to Happier Living - ideas, insights and practical actions that you can take to create more happiness for yourself and those around you.
