A set of books that describe the results of some of the major studies undertaken that seek to explain what leads to happiness
The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well
Authors: Meik Wiking,
The CEO of the Happiness Research Institute of Copenhagen finally reveals why Danish people are so happy. And it’s because of “hygge” (pronounced hoo-ga). Hygge is a feeling of comfort, togetherness and wellbeing. In this book, Wiking shows you how you can develop hygge, in ways like eating cake and lighting candles, to make your life more fulfilling.
The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
Authors: Gretchen Rubin,
Money can really buy happiness if you spend it wisely. A pleasant outer atmosphere can really calm down inner turbulence. The challenges and risks in life can give you more happiness than you imagine. These are some of the lessons Gretchen Rubin learned during her 12-month mission to discover happiness.
The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World’s Happiest People
Authors: Meik Wiking,
The Little Book of Lykke takes you on a different kind of tour around the world and introduces you to the unique concepts of happiness. From tango in Argentina to dining in France, this book is filled with the little things that have created some of the happiest people in the world. Discover an approach to life that will make every day a happy day.
The Happiness Equation: Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything
Authors: Neil Pasricha,
Neil Pasricha reveals some unconventional concepts and changes your perception of every aspect of life. From not taking advice, to getting past the myth of multitasking and retirement, this book will transform your life into one that is more fulfilling, and definitely happier than ever before.
The Conquest of Happiness
Authors: Bertrand Russell,
In 1930, revolutionary philosopher Bertrand Russell studied the causes of unhappiness in the world, despite better accessibility to apparent sources of joy. Almost a century later, his discoveries still stand true. What he shares in this book is timeless advice to make your life better and give you happiness in every imaginable way.
The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World
Authors: Eric Weiner,
What is happiness and where do you find it? The Geography of Bliss attempts to answer what leads to happiness across different cultures – whether it is democracy for Switzerland, lack of choices in Singapore, the Bhutanese Gross National Happiness Index or the generally happy people in Ashville, North Carolina. The book is written with engaging wit and surprising insights, that is sure to transform your understanding of happiness.
The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want
Authors: Sonja Lyubomirsky,
If you want to be responsible for your own happiness and feel the urge to change your life, Sonja Lyubomirsky holds the guidelines to them. The How of Happiness is a uniquely compiled book, based on scientific research that gives you simple, practical, and easy-to-follow techniques and strategies that will bring happiness into your life, and keep it there permanently.
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