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Management Today, May 2007
This book is not airport flotsam, but a serious, practical attempt
to address the ennui of affluence
to address the ennui of affluence
Management Today, May 2007
Recommended most strongly to all who are serious about the question, "what
constitutes a worthwhile and happy life?"
constitutes a worthwhile and happy life?"
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Tagged as being based on the most popular course at Harvard, this is a short, clear book that challenges you to consider how you can make your life happier.
There are no gimmicks or secret formulae. It is all obvious stuff but set out in a simple and logical way that is rarely seen in self-help books.
I would like to have seen a bit more depth in the book, hence 4 stars not 5. Its message is essentially that, if you want to be happier, do more of the things that make you happy and less of the things that make you unhappy. However there are some really good ideas here and it is well worth a read, whether you are trying to break out a cycle of unhappiness or just feeling great and wanting strategies to stay that way.
There are no gimmicks or secret formulae. It is all obvious stuff but set out in a simple and logical way that is rarely seen in self-help books.
I would like to have seen a bit more depth in the book, hence 4 stars not 5. Its message is essentially that, if you want to be happier, do more of the things that make you happy and less of the things that make you unhappy. However there are some really good ideas here and it is well worth a read, whether you are trying to break out a cycle of unhappiness or just feeling great and wanting strategies to stay that way.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book after seeing that the author had provided an endorsement for the wonderful Serendipity's Secret: A novel way to achieve your dreams and find the path to happiness, a book I absolutely adored. 'Happier' didn't disappoint either! It is, alongside 'Serendipity's Secret' one of the best self-help books around as it tackles the crux of the matter - what makes us happy. Afterall, what is the point of overcoming our fears, setting goals and achieving our dreams unless we are happy at the end of it? It is also great as it talks about how to gain moment to moment happiness which is, afterall, where we spend all our time ie in the now. Again, the pursuit of goals is pretty fruitless if we are not enjoying the journey along the way. I also liked the way it analyses the science of happiness, which I found in itself absolutely fascinating.
The book is really well structured and I found it a complete joy to read! I am now much happier as a result
The book is really well structured and I found it a complete joy to read! I am now much happier as a result
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I really liked this book. While conducting my ongoing research on the subject of happiness, this book caught my eye with its bright red and yellow cover. Glancing through the book, the information caught my attention.
I guess what I liked best about it, and what sets it apart from the rest of the happiness books on the shelf, was the author's approach. Right off the bat, the book makes it clear that one's goal should not be to merely strive for a great state of happiness. As it points out, this approach suggests happiness is a point you try and reach, and then you've "made it"- game over.
Wrong. Nobody goes around in a perfectly blissful state all the time, and pursuing such a goal is doomed to fail.
Instead, our approach should be to try and continually work on being "happier" (hence the reason for the title of the book). The trying to be "happier" approach leaves us with a much more realistic goal- and suggests that it is more of an ongoing process in life we should be shooting for, rather than trying to reach a state of happiness and then you're good to go forever. So just how does the book intend to make one "happier"?
In two words, the research. Since the author teaches a class in positive psychology at Harvard, the book's tips to increase your happiness, such as setting goals and expressing gratitude, stand on solid ground. I also believe most readers will find them pretty doable.
When all was said and done, I found this book to be pretty good read with a sensible approach to becoming happier. Not only does it explain the happiness research in a digestable language, and give you practical happiness boosting tips, it's biggest asset to readers just might be that it helps re-frame the whole idea of how we should go about pursuing happiness. Readers who like this evidence-based book may also want to check out Finding Happiness in a Frustrating World. Happy trails!
I guess what I liked best about it, and what sets it apart from the rest of the happiness books on the shelf, was the author's approach. Right off the bat, the book makes it clear that one's goal should not be to merely strive for a great state of happiness. As it points out, this approach suggests happiness is a point you try and reach, and then you've "made it"- game over.
Wrong. Nobody goes around in a perfectly blissful state all the time, and pursuing such a goal is doomed to fail.
Instead, our approach should be to try and continually work on being "happier" (hence the reason for the title of the book). The trying to be "happier" approach leaves us with a much more realistic goal- and suggests that it is more of an ongoing process in life we should be shooting for, rather than trying to reach a state of happiness and then you're good to go forever. So just how does the book intend to make one "happier"?
In two words, the research. Since the author teaches a class in positive psychology at Harvard, the book's tips to increase your happiness, such as setting goals and expressing gratitude, stand on solid ground. I also believe most readers will find them pretty doable.
When all was said and done, I found this book to be pretty good read with a sensible approach to becoming happier. Not only does it explain the happiness research in a digestable language, and give you practical happiness boosting tips, it's biggest asset to readers just might be that it helps re-frame the whole idea of how we should go about pursuing happiness. Readers who like this evidence-based book may also want to check out Finding Happiness in a Frustrating World. Happy trails!
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Helpful if you've no reason to be unhappy
This is a classic self-help book for the worried well, or more specifically the already successful well-off worried well. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ms. P. Parkinson
Your Inner World - Reflects Your Outer World
A great book to set you on to the path of a happier life! Yet, in order to get there, you must first be willing to change, because without change you will always get what you've... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Darcy
The best book on the subject
I have a shelf full of self help books.(do I really need that much help?).This book rates with the best of them. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jason Maverick
A must read!
You shouldn't just read this book, you should do the exercises in it too.
The book is an easy read and provides lots of great insights. Read more
The book is an easy read and provides lots of great insights. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Stefan Jernberg
Disappointing
It is well written and is a pleasant and fairly quick read. It does seem a bit too personal to the author.
What is good for him might not be good for others. Read more
What is good for him might not be good for others. Read more
Published 19 months ago by The Emperor
Well-written book to be applauded
I really liked this book. Having experienced some setbacks (but now feeling on the mend), I picked this book up primarily because of its bright yellow cover. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2010 by Boz
Okay, but there are better introductions.......
.....and there are better follow-ups after your introduction.
As the other less-than-gushing reviewer remarked, this does descend into mimicking the self-help genre... Read more
As the other less-than-gushing reviewer remarked, this does descend into mimicking the self-help genre... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2009 by P MARTIN
you'll be lucky...
Unfortunate title - makes it sound like yet another self-help book and although this book starts well and has prolific academic references, it does not feel like a big step forward... Read more
Published on 4 July 2009 by Reader
Excellent resource in the field of positive psychology
A highly useful resource for students of behavioural sciences and those interested in the concept of positive psychology. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by B. Grehs
"Short, simple, super!
Happiness is simple but not easy!
I found this book super! His message and stories really struck a cord with me. Read more
I found this book super! His message and stories really struck a cord with me. Read more
Published on 11 May 2008 by PHILIP MCNALLY
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