The Science of Happiness - Seven Lessons for Living Well

We all want to be happier, but our brains often get in the way . When we are too inward-looking, we become overly concerned with our own inadequacies, compare ourselves with others and fail to appreciate the good in our lives. These patterns of thinking make us unhappy, anxious and apprehensive. In The Science of Happiness , world-leading psychologist and happiness expert Bruce Hood presents seven simple but life-changing lessons to break these patterns. Alter Your Ego Avoid Isolation Reject Negative Comparisons Become More Optimistic Control Your Attention Connect With Others Get Out of Your Own Head Grounded in decades of studies in neuroscience and developmental psychology, this book tells a radical new story about the roots of wellbeing and the obstacles that lie in our path . With clear, practical takeaways throughout, Professor Hood demonstrates how we can all harness the findings of this science to re-wire our thinking and transform our lives.

Product details

• Authors: Bruce Hood, Hood Bruce
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.03.2024
• EAN: 9781398526372
• ISBN: 978-1-398-52637-2
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / Emotions, PSYCHOLOGY / Personality, SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / General, Popular psychology, Psychology: emotions, The self, ego, identity, personality, Psychology: the self, ego, identity, personality