A Field Guide to a Happy Life
A Field Guide to a Happy Life

Author: Massimo Pigliucci

Publisher: Basic Books

Published: 2020-09-15

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 1541646940

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A brilliant philosopher reimagines Stoicism for our modern age in this thought-provoking guide to a better life. For more than two thousand years, Stoicism has offered a message of resilience in the face of hardship. Little wonder, then, that it is having such a revival in our own troubled times. But there is no denying how weird it can be: Is it really the case that we shouldn't care about our work, our loved ones, or our own lives? According to the old Stoics, yes. In A Field Guide to a Happy Life, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers a renewed Stoicism that reflects modern science and sensibilities. Pigliucci embraces the joyful bonds of affection, the satisfactions of a job well done, and the grief that attends loss. In his hands, Stoicism isn't about feats of indifference, but about enduring pain without being overwhelmed, while enjoying pleasures without losing our heads. In short, he makes Stoicism into a philosophy all of us -- whether committed Stoics or simply seekers -- can use to live better.

A Thinking Person's Guide to the Truly Happy Life
A Thinking Person's Guide to the Truly Happy Life

Author: H.R.H. Prince Ghazi Bin Muhammad

Publisher: Turath Publishing

Published: 2018-01-06

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 190694962X

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What is happiness? What is not happiness? How can one lead a truly happy life? What are the differences between happiness, joy, gladness, contentment and pleasure? In this concise and easy-to-read book, noted philosopher and Islamic scholar, Prince Ghazi of Jordan, reviews the classical philosophical and religious answers to these questions and then shows Islam s perspective on the issue based on the Qur an and saying of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW.) The answer is a surprising one to which everyone can relate.

A Monk's Guide to Happiness
A Monk's Guide to Happiness

Author: Gelong Thubten

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2020-08-11

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1250266831

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“Thubten is able to explain meditation using clear language and an approach which really speaks to our modern tech-infused lives.” —Rami Jawhar, Program Manager at Google Arts & Culture In our never-ending search for happiness we often find ourselves looking to external things for fulfillment, thinking that happiness can be unlocked by buying a bigger house, getting the next promotion, or building a perfect family. In this profound and inspiring book, Gelong Thubten shares a practical and sustainable approach to happiness. Thubten, a Buddhist monk and meditation expert who has worked with everyone from school kids to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and Benedict Cumberbatch, explains how meditation and mindfulness can create a direct path to happiness. A Monk’s Guide to Happiness explores the nature of happiness and helps bust the myth that our lives and minds are too busy for meditation. The book can show you how to: Learn practical methods to help you choose happiness Develop greater compassion for yourself and others Learn to meditate in micro-moments during a busy day Discover that you are naturally ‘hard-wired’ for happiness Reading A Monk’s Guide to Happiness could revolutionize your relationship with your thoughts and emotions, and help you create a life of true happiness and contentment. “His writing is full of inspiration but also the pragmatism needed to form a sustainable practice. His book clearly illustrates why we all need meditation and mindfulness in our lives.” —Benedict Cumberbatch “[A] powerful debut . . . a highly accessible and jargon-free introduction to meditation.” —Publishers Weekly

Teaching Happiness and Well-Being in Schools
Teaching Happiness and Well-Being in Schools

Author: Ian Morris

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2009-12-29

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 0826443036

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This book provides an introduction to the theory of positive psychology and a practical guide on how to implement the theory in (primarily secondary) schools.

The Oxford Handbook of Happiness
The Oxford Handbook of Happiness

Author: Susan A. David

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 1137

ISBN-13: 0198714629

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A text for researchers and practitioners interested in human happiness. Its editors and chapter contributors are world leaders in the investigation of happiness across the fields of psychology, education, philosophy, social policy and economics.

Choose Happy
Choose Happy

Author: Sarah Gregg

Publisher: Rock Point

Published: 2021-04-20

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 0760368120

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The past can hold us back and fear of the future can keep us stuck in place. By letting go of fear and incorporating mindfulness into your day-to-day life, you can accept the present and, in essence, Choose Happy. Happiness can seem elusive despite its seeming ubiquity out in the world, especially on social media. In Choose Happy, certified Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner and member of the British Psychological Society Sarah Gregg uses the practices of positive psychology to gently guide you through your past, present, and future to improve your well-being for a life full of joy, contentedness, and hope. By addressing the common roadblocks to happiness, you too can develop sustainable happiness. Just follow the three sections (and each subsection) to find your way to happy. Learn From Your Past: Advantage of habits Let go of hurt and anger Firing and rewiring new beliefs Freedom in forgiveness Believe in Your Future: Have courage Accepting uncertainty Befriending fear Embracing your future Finding meaning in your life Embracing patience Combating imposter syndrome Enjoy Your Present: Regaining control of your narrative Inviting in fun and play Releasing judgment The comparison catapult Countering your inner critic Building effective boundaries Cultivating curiosity Investing in your relationships With the inclusion of reflections and quick daily exercises, Choose Happy will have you living the life you’ve always imagined. The Live Well series from Rock Point invites you to create a life you love through multiple acts of self-discovery and reinvention. These encouraging gift books touch on fun yet hardworking self-improvement strategies, whether it’s learning to value progress over perfection, taking time to meditate and slow down to literally smell the roses, or finding time to show gratitude and develop a personal mantra. From learning how to obtain more restful sleep and creating a healthy work/life balance to developing personal style and your own happy place, the Live Well series encourages you to live your best life. Other titles in the series include: Progress Over Perfection; Find Your Flow; Be Happy; Seeking Slow; Finding Gratitude; Eff This! Meditation; The Joy of Forest Bathing; Find Your Mantra; It Had to be You; Men’s Society; Genius Jokes; The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep; Beating Burnout; Ayurveda for Life; and You Got This.

A Short Guide to a Happy Life
A Short Guide to a Happy Life

Author: Anna Quindlen

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2001-04-01

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 0375506470

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Anna Quindlen’s classic reflection on a meaningful life makes a perfect gift for any occasion. “Life is made of moments, small pieces of silver amidst long stretches of tedium. It would be wonderful if they came to us unsummoned, but particularly in lives as busy as the ones most of us lead now, that won’t happen. We have to teach ourselves now to live, really live . . . to love the journey, not the destination.” In this treasure of a book, Anna Quindlen, the bestselling novelist and columnist, reflects on what it takes to “get a life”—to live deeply every day and from your own unique self, rather than merely to exist through your days. “Knowledge of our own mortality is the greatest gift God ever gives us,” Quindlen writes, “because unless you know the clock is ticking, it is so easy to waste our days, our lives.” Her mother died when Quindlen was nineteen: “It was the dividing line between seeing the world in black and white, and in Technicolor. The lights came on for the darkest possible reason. . . . I learned something enduring, in a very short period of time, about life. And that was that it was glorious, and that you had no business taking it for granted.” But how to live from that perspective, to fully engage in our days? In A Short Guide to a Happy Life, Quindlen guides us with an understanding that comes from knowing how to see the view, the richness in living.