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Packed with fascinating facts about the science of happiness and rich examples of how she improves her life through changes small and big The Happiness Project made me happier by just reading it. --Amy Scribner, Bookpage
For those who generally loathe the self-help genre, Rubins book is a breath of peppermint-scented air. Well-researched and sharply written. . . . Rubin takes an orderly, methodical approach to forging her own path to a happier state of mind. --Kim Crow, Cleveland Plain Dealer
Practical and never preachy . . . the rare self-help tome that doesn t feel shameful to read. --Daily Beast
For those who generally loathe the self-help genre, Rubins book is a breath of peppermint-scented air. Well-researched and sharply written. . . . Rubin takes an orderly, methodical approach to forging her own path to a happier state of mind. --Kim Crow, Cleveland Plain Dealer
Practical and never preachy . . . the rare self-help tome that doesn t feel shameful to read. --Daily Beast
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Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany. One rainy afternoon on a city bus, she realised that she wasn't as happy as she could be. In danger of wasting her days - always yearning for something more, waiting for problems to miraculously solve themselves - she realized her life wasn't going to change unless she did something about it. On January 1, she embarked on her Happiness Project, and each month she pursued a different set of resolutions: to get more sleep, quit nagging her husband, sing in the morning to her two young daughters, start a blog, imitate a spiritual master, keep a one-sentence journal. She immersed herself in everything from classical philosophy to contemporary psychology to see what worked for her-and what didn't. Illuminating yet entertaining, profound yet compulsively readable, "The Happiness Project" is one of the most thoughtful and prescriptive works on happiness to have emerged from the recent explosion of interest in the subject. Filled with practical advice, sharp insight, charm, and humor, her story will inspire readers to navigate their own paths to happiness.
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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I appear to have accidentally read this book in less than 24hrs...
Usually I attempt to savour a good book but Rubin's well balanced blend of personal experiences, relevant quotes from inspirational figures and applications of positive psychology research was too enjoyable to put down.
The Happiness Project - it may not cure cancer or single-handedly rescue you from the paralysis of depression but if you aspire to being more present and better able to savour the little moments of enjoyment that everyday life can reveal, then this book is definitely for you.
Usually I attempt to savour a good book but Rubin's well balanced blend of personal experiences, relevant quotes from inspirational figures and applications of positive psychology research was too enjoyable to put down.
The Happiness Project - it may not cure cancer or single-handedly rescue you from the paralysis of depression but if you aspire to being more present and better able to savour the little moments of enjoyment that everyday life can reveal, then this book is definitely for you.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I read this book in a matter of days - I couldn't put it down. It has filled me with enthusiasm and ideas of lots of small things I can start doing to enhance my happiness. I have also started reading the blog and joined the Facebook page - having finished the book I wanted more! Highly recommended!
36 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Very well written, thought provoking, well researched, and full of positive and easily achievable ideas - it gives the impression of someone who is most caring, wishing for everyone to be as happy as they can be. Great website too.
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Why not give this book a try?
Who does not want to be happier? Follow the authors steps, some baby steps, some giant leaps to leading.a happier life... Read more
Published 23 days ago by L. mckay
Realistic advice for improving your life
This isn't a typical 'self-help' book - if anything, it's the antithesis to that. I think that's a good thing, as I've read self help type books in the past and it's very... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Claire Dickens
life transforming
Well at least it has been so for me. The first few chapters are better than the later ones, but overall brilliant.
Published 2 months ago by S. Shadan
Pleasant to read but incredibly shallow
I have found this book very shallow. It feels like in order to be happy you need to buy stuff. It's full of product placements (I wonder how much money she got just for that) and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Roberto Foddai
Much better than I expected!
I have read a fair share of "happiness books" and wasn't thrilled when I first heard about this one. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Monnah
Everyone should read this book
The Happiness Project is Gretchen Rubins account of trying to make a life thats good even better for herself and her family. Read more
Published 3 months ago by chellooze
Workin' on it. My Happiness Project.
This book is very easy to read and understand. It is in monthly chapters so you can go at a monthly pace or wizz through the lot and meander back. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Orchidstar
the best of feel-good
Ordered this book by pot luck - and am delighted. It's one of those books that makes life better every time you read a little - and encourages you to make the little efforts that... Read more
Published 3 months ago by fiona books
when the student is ready, the teacher appears
I've had this book since July but for some reason I really couldn't get started on it, and actually I had read some reviews that had put me off it a little bit, but then a few... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Green Book Addict Librarian
Inspirational, but not perfect
The Happiness Project is a self-help book that encourages the reader to spend a year pursuing his or her own happiness. Read more
Published 4 months ago by TheLibrarian
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