Download or read book Stumbling on Happiness written by Daniel Gilbert and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2009-02-24 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A smart and funny book by a prominent Harvard psychologist, which uses groundbreaking research and (often hilarious) anecdotes to show us why we’re so lousy at predicting what will make us happy – and what we can do about it. Most of us spend our lives steering ourselves toward the best of all possible futures, only to find that tomorrow rarely turns out as we had expected. Why? As Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert explains, when people try to imagine what the future will hold, they make some basic and consistent mistakes. Just as memory plays tricks on us when we try to look backward in time, so does imagination play tricks when we try to look forward. Using cutting-edge research, much of it original, Gilbert shakes, cajoles, persuades, tricks and jokes us into accepting the fact that happiness is not really what or where we thought it was. Among the unexpected questions he poses: Why are conjoined twins no less happy than the general population? When you go out to eat, is it better to order your favourite dish every time, or to try something new? If Ingrid Bergman hadn’t gotten on the plane at the end of Casablanca, would she and Bogey have been better off? Smart, witty, accessible and laugh-out-loud funny, Stumbling on Happiness brilliantly describes all that science has to tell us about the uniquely human ability to envision the future, and how likely we are to enjoy it when we get there.
Download or read book Goodbye Things The New Japanese Minimalism written by Fumio Sasaki and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-selling phenomenon from Japan that shows us a minimalist life is a happy life. Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo—he’s just a regular guy who was stressed out and constantly comparing himself to others, until one day he decided to change his life by saying goodbye to everything he didn’t absolutely need. The effects were remarkable: Sasaki gained true freedom, new focus, and a real sense of gratitude for everything around him. In Goodbye, Things Sasaki modestly shares his personal minimalist experience, offering specific tips on the minimizing process and revealing how the new minimalist movement can not only transform your space but truly enrich your life. The benefits of a minimalist life can be realized by anyone, and Sasaki’s humble vision of true happiness will open your eyes to minimalism’s potential.
Download or read book The Myths of Happiness written by Sonja Lyubomirsky and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of The How of Happiness reveals how to find opportunity in life’s thorniest moments Focusing on life’s biggest, messiest moments, Sonja Lyubomirsky provides readers with the clear-eyed vision they need to build the healthiest, most satisfying life. Lyubomirsky argues that we have been given false promises—myths that assure us that lifelong happiness will be attained once we hit the culturally confirmed markers of adult success. This black-and-white vision of happiness works to discourage us from recognizing the upside of any negative and limits our potential for personal growth. A corrective course on happiness and a call to regard life’s twists and turns with a more open mind, The Myths of Happiness shares practical lessons that prove we are more adaptable than we think we are. It empowers readers to look beyond their first response, sharing scientific evidence that often it is our mindset—not our circumstances—that matters most.
Download or read book Happy Money written by Elizabeth Dunn and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you think money can’t buy happiness, you’re not spending it right. Two rising stars in behavioral science explain how money can buy happiness—if you follow five core principles of smarter spending. If you think money can’t buy happiness, you’re not spending it right. Two rising stars in behavioral science explain how money can buy happiness—if you follow five core principles of smarter spending. Happy Money offers a tour of new research on the science of spending. Most people recognize that they need professional advice on how to earn, save, and invest their money. When it comes to spending that money, most people just follow their intuitions. But scientific research shows that those intuitions are often wrong. Happy Money explains why you can get more happiness for your money by following five principles, from choosing experiences over stuff to spending money on others. And the five principles can be used not only by individuals but by companies seeking to create happier employees and provide “happier products” to their customers. Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton show how companies from Google to Pepsi to Crate & Barrel have put these ideas into action. Along the way, the authors describe new research that reveals that luxury cars often provide no more pleasure than economy models, that commercials can actually enhance the enjoyment of watching television, and that residents of many cities frequently miss out on inexpensive pleasures in their hometowns. By the end of this book, readers will ask themselves one simple question whenever they reach for their wallets: Am I getting the biggest happiness bang for my buck?
Download or read book Happiness written by Richard Layard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-06-27 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a paradox at the heart of our lives. We all want more money, but as societies become richer, they do not become happier. This is not speculation: It's the story told by countless pieces of scientific research. We now have sophisticated ways of measuring how happy people are, and all the evidence shows that on average people have grown no happier in the last fifty years, even as average incomes have more than doubled. The central question the great economist Richard Layard asks in Happiness is this: If we really wanted to be happier, what would we do differently? First we'd have to see clearly what conditions generate happiness and then bend all our efforts toward producing them. That is what this book is about-the causes of happiness and the means we have to effect it. Until recently there was too little evidence to give a good answer to this essential question, but, Layard shows us, thanks to the integrated insights of psychology, sociology, applied economics, and other fields, we can now reach some firm conclusions, conclusions that will surprise you. Happiness is an illuminating road map, grounded in hard research, to a better, happier life for us all.
Download or read book The How of Happiness written by Sonja Lyubomirsky and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-12-27 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to achieve the happiness you deserve "A guide to sustaining your newfound contentment." —Psychology Today "Lyubomirsky's central point is clear: a significant portion of what is called happiness . . . is up for grabs. Taking some pages out of the positive psychology playbook, she coaches readers on how to snag it." —The New York Review of Books You see here a different kind of happiness book. The How of Happiness is a comprehensive guide to understanding the elements of happiness based on years of groundbreaking scientific research. It is also a practical, empowering, and easy-to-follow workbook, incorporating happiness strategies, excercises in new ways of thinking, and quizzes for understanding our individuality, all in an effort to help us realize our innate potential for joy and ways to sustain it in our lives. Drawing upon years of pioneering research with thousands of men and women, The How of Happiness is both a powerful contribution to the field of positive psychology and a gift to people who have sought to take their happiness into their own hands.
Download or read book Happy at Last written by Richard O'Connor and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Undoing Depression – a groundbreaking program to get happy and stay happy! Do you want to live the happiest, most satisfying life possible? Does happiness feel like an elusive goal? According to the most recent developments in psychology and science, the brain can be trained to be more receptive to happiness, because staying happy doesn't come naturally. Nor does our society make it easy. In Happy at Last, psychotherapist Richard O'Connor offers new thinking about how we attain and maintain happiness, and he shows us that it doesn't necessarily have to come at a high cost or in a big package. Rather, we can be in command of our happiness by learning to control how our minds work so that we can identify and savor the hidden positive aspects of everyday life. To do this, O'Connor provides us with a set of skills that will help us re-wire our brains to allow ourselves more joy. Filled with practical advice and exercises, Happy at Last is a step-by-step guide that will help you achieve * The core skills that we need to feel happy and fulfilled in today's world. * Strategies for increasing happiness, reducing unnecessary misery, and experiencing greater satisfaction. * Techniques for keeping sadness at bay and stress from getting in the way of enjoying life. This is not glib pop psychology but rather the best current science has to offer, put into an accessible and absorbing book. Richard O'Connor makes it possible to be, finally, Happy at Last!
Download or read book Stumbling on Happiness written by Daniel Gilbert and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2006-05-02 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Bringing to life scientific research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, and behavioral economics, this witty, accessible book reveals what scientists have discovered about the uniquely human ability to imagine the future, and about our capacity to predict how much we will like it when we get there. • Why are lovers quicker to forgive their partners for infidelity than for leaving dirty dishes in the sink? • Why will sighted people pay more to avoid going blind than blind people will pay to regain their sight? • Why do dining companions insist on ordering different meals instead of getting what they really want? • Why do pigeons seem to have such excellent aim; why can’t we remember one song while listening to another; and why does the line at the grocery store always slow down the moment we join it? In this brilliant book, renowned Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert describes the foibles of imagination and illusions of foresight that cause each of us to misconceive our tomorrows and misestimate our satisfactions. With penetrating insight and sparkling prose, Gilbert explains why we seem to know so little about the hearts and minds of the people we are about to become.
Download or read book Stumbling on Happiness written by Daniel Todd Gilbert and published by Knopf Canada. This book was released on 2006 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are lovers quicker to forgive their partners for infidelity than for leaving dirty dishes in the sink? Why do patients remember long medical procedures as less painful than short ones? Why do home sellers demand prices they wouldn't dream of paying if they were home buyers? Why does the line at the grocery store always slow down when we join it? In this book, Harvard psychologist Gilbert describes the foibles of imagination and illusions of foresight that cause each of us to misconceive our tomorrows and misestimate our satisfactions. Using the latest research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, and behavioral economics, Gilbert reveals what we have discovered about the uniquely human ability to imagine the future, our capacity to predict how much we will like it when we get there, and why we seem to know so little about the hearts and minds of the people we are about to become.--From publisher description.
Download or read book Summary of Stumbling on Happiness written by and published by Mind B. This book was released on with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary of Stumbling on Happiness - explores the flaws of imagination and foresight illusions that drive each of us to misconstrue our future and overestimate our satisfactions. It explores why we seem to understand so little about the hearts and minds of the people we are about to become, with wit and aplomb. It brings scientific research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, and behavioral economics to life, revealing what scientists have discovered about the uniquely human ability to foresee the future, as well as our ability to forecast how much we will enjoy it when we reach it. Disclaimer: This is a summary of the book, not the original book, and contains opinions about the book. It is not affiliated in any way with the original author.
Download or read book Varieties of Happiness Experience written by Leaf Van Boven and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This confusion about the activities of scientists and clinicians is reflected in booksellers' varying decisions to shelve (often on opposite ends of the bookstore) Daniel Gilbert's Stumbling on happiness under ''Science,'' ''Cognitive Science,'' ''Psychology and Self-Help,'' or all of the above. This inconsistent shelving and the confusion it reflects is a pity, because Gilbert's book exemplifies how psychological science relates intimately to improving happiness, well-being, and the quality of life. Gilbert is among the most publicly visible psychological scientists seeking to help people live better, happier lives simply by understanding the basic psychological processes giving rise to everyday experience. Drawing insights from cognitive science, judgment and decision making, neuroscience, social psychology and behavioral economics, Gilbert integrates and reviews much of what psychological science tells us about happiness.
Download or read book 100 of the Most Outrageous Comments about Stumbling on Happiness written by Grace Ading and published by Lennex. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, we have hand-picked the most sophisticated, unanticipated, absorbing (if not at times crackpot!), original and musing book reviews of "Stumbling on Happiness." Don't say we didn't warn you: these reviews are known to shock with their unconventionality or intimacy. Some may be startled by their biting sincerity; others may be spellbound by their unbridled flights of fantasy. Don't buy this book if: 1. You don't have nerves of steel. 2. You expect to get pregnant in the next five minutes. 3. You've heard it all.
Download or read book Quicklet on TED Talks Dan Gilbert Why Are We Happy written by Seth Leeper and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK If you can’t shake the feeling that you’re stuck in the circumstances that surround you, you’re frustrated with the stagnation of your career’s momentum, or you yearn for something more than you already have, Dan Gilbert’s Why Are We Happy? lecture may help you gain perspective in unexpected ways. The resolution to your existential crisis won’t be found through fleeing the country or overhauling your entire existence. It can be found in your mind. We live in a society that wants a lot and perpetuates subconscious entitlement and the expectation of a life that’s gluttonously filled with riches, and insists on incessant forward movement until you get everything you desire. Gilbert’s lecture suggests you may be happy if you don’t get those things, or even happier still if you succeed in accumulating your every wish and then lose everything. Some of his key points may be hard for the cynical to swallow at first, but Gilbert presents a strong piece of media that affirms the often uttered but rarely practiced adage that the true path to happiness is through ourselves. MEET THE AUTHOR Seth Leeper is a professional writer, blogger, and singer. He has written fashion columns and feature articles for AND and Xpress Magazines, maintained his own fashion blog at yourdailyfashionfix.blogspot.com, and contributed stories and poetry to Outspoken! e-zine. He has a B.A. in Creative Writing and Fashion Journalism from San Francisco State University. When he's not setting word to processor, he swims, jogs, and sings Linda Ronstadt classics. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK Think you’ll be a happier person as an instant millionaire rather than someone who just lost their right arm? Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling On Happiness, begs to differ. In a twenty-minute lecture on TED Talk, Gilbert asserts his position that happiness isn’t just found, but can be manufactured by our very own brains. Gilbert opens with a look at the evolution of the human brain, which he says has tripled in mass in the last two million years to make room for new structures. Our ancestor, homo habilis, had a brain weighing one and a quarter pounds, but modern human brains weigh about three pounds. This is because the human skull evolved to make room for the prefrontal cortex, which has been referred to as the “CEO of the brain,” by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. It presides over cognitive and abstract functions and moderates how we socialize, helping to discern proper forms of communication from inappropriate outbursts. Buy a copy to keep reading!
Download or read book Happiness A Very Short Introduction written by Daniel M. Haybron and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-08-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happiness is an everyday term in our lives, and most of us strive to be happy. But defining happiness can be difficult. In this Very Short Introduction, Dan Haybron considers the true nature of happiness. By examining what it is, assessing its importance in our lives, and how we can (and should) pursue it, he considers the current thinking on happiness, from psychology to philosophy. Illustrating the diverse routes to happiness, Haybron reflects on contemporary ideas about the pursuit of a good life and considers the influence of social context on our satisfaction and well-being. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Download or read book By Design STUMBLING on HAPPINESS NOW written by Samantha Claire and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-10 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "TO PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE HAPPIER --- BUT DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO IT!" Everyone wants to live a beautiful and happy life and it is important to consciously manufacture those feelings to make life, relationships and even work more enjoyable. Usually we spend our life to find a little happiness -- but it is not so easy for everyone. In this book, you will have the ultimate guide to finding and creating real feelings of happiness in daily life. It is not easy to make a perfect balance of work and personal life because of busy schedules. When you want to improve your lifestyle, you will get help from the different chapters of this book. You will learn the following: The Importance Of Happiness In Life Finding The Reasons For Happiness In Life The Secret Of Happiness To Make Life Better Be Positive Find A Goal Follow Your Dreams Do Things You Love Be Ready For Changes Make Someone Else Happy Learn The Art Of Forgiving Start Helping Others Don't Depend On Others To Make You Happy Adding Charm To Your Personality Spreading Happiness In The Environment Enhancement Of Lifestyle Connecting With New People Taking Care Of Your Body Be Open To New Ideas Bounce Back Wake Up Early Be Comfortable In Your Own Skin Love Yourself Use Your Time Wisely Start Maintaining Your Health By Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone Living A Better And Beautiful Life Enjoy Nature Exercise Laugh And Smile More Improve Your Health Appreciate Others Give Time To Everything Learn How To Say No And Sorry Learn To Respect Everyone Emotional Improvements With Happiness Better Social Relations Identification Of Real Inner Strength Social Connections Know What You Love Listen What Others Say Good About You Meditation, Yoga And Exercise Make Your Home Beautiful With Positive Energy Cleanliness Fresh Air Light Fragrance Less Noise Surrounded With Trees Good Relations Better Workplace With A Smiling Face More Efficiency Making Friends Celebrating Small Winnings Professionalism Doesn't Mean Being Serious All Times Responding To Fun When It Happens Not Feeling Tired Don't Think What The Future Holds For You. A Perfect Balance Of Personal And Professional Life With Happiness Welcome happiness today and... DOWNLOAD THIS BOOK! tags: happiness advantage, happiness brain, stumbling on happiness, happiness time, happiness code, happiness hypothesis, happiness by design, happiness for introvert, happiness beyond thought, how to be happy without even trying, how to be happy dammit, ways to be happy, shortcut to happiness, shortcut.to.happiness, be happy now, happiness now robert holden, key to happiness, how to find happiness, how to be happy in school, unhappiness, true happiness, how to be happy and positive, how to be happy with husband, happiness is an inside job, track your happiness, how to be happy after divorce, how to be happy after a breakup, happiness industry, happiness meditation, be happy at work, how to be happy in life, how to be happy married, science of happiness, happiness ferguson, happiness by ferguson, how to be happy or at least less sad, happiness you, how to be happy pdf, how to be happy book, how to be happy with life, how to be happy in a bad marriage, the art of happiness, happiness is a habit, be happy without being perfect, how to be happy and live life to the fullest
Download or read book On Happiness written by Camilla Nelson and published by Apollo Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is happiness, and how does the pursuit of happiness shape our lives? Happiness appears to be a simple emotion, individual and pleasurable, yet the problems associated with happiness in politics, economics, and philosophy suggest that it is perhaps more complex and paradoxical than we first thought. This eclectic collection of essays interrogates the 'common sense' understanding of happiness in the West and examines the strategies devised to obtain it. Without disposing of the concept altogether, the book rediscovers the latent aspects of this pervasive (and elusive) phenomenon. Ultimately, it concludes that our current notions of happiness may in fact be the very cause of our discontent. On Happiness offers readers a spectrum of critical reflections and 'rethinks' of this ubiquitous cultural obsession. *** Librarians: ebook available on ProQuest and EBSCO [Subject: Philosophy, Sociology, Popular Culture]
Download or read book Happiness a Matter of the Mind written by Mathilde Schmidt and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-03-19 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
