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In this fascinating and wide-ranging book, 100 top experts in the field of positive psychology from around the world (from Iceland to South Africa, China to Australia) reveal the findings of their research in the best way to find and keep happiness. Without philosophical or spiritual speculations, this book provides clear insights based on worldwide scientific research. The subjects tackled include time, health, success, well-being, the future, compassion, genetics, freewill, humour, pain, choice, family, friends and more. It not only explores the individual, but also the well-being of groups, organizations and nations, resulting in a unique and spectacular global vision of happiness.
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Leo Bormans is a writer and researcher. He has immersed himself for the past two years in the research work of these 100 academics and translated their findings in a manner readily understandable to a broad audience.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Happiness has become an important commodity as harsh economic times make us view our future in a different way.
Leo Bormans quantifies happiness in his book 'The World Book of Happiness.' This is the result of two years research involving 100 specialists from 50 countries to unlock the secrets of what makes people happy. You won't find any hippy-style philosophy, but a book that contains evidence based knowledge from experts across the globe.
Within `Happiness' Bormans tackles the issues of: health, success, the future, compassion, genetics, freewill, humour, pain, choice, family, friends and much more. Bormans not only focuses on individual needs, but the well being of organisations and nations, resulting in a unique global vision of `Happiness.' Top tips to achieve `Happiness' within your personal and professional life include:
1. It's a crime being stuck in a job you hate just because the money is good. Don't waste your best years and sacrifice your `Happiness' in the process.
2. Make time to be with family, friends and develop a healthy social life; research suggests that married people are happier than single people.
3. Exercise relieves mild depression and anxiety while promoting health and energy. It also aids sleep, which is crucial to avoid fatigue and gloomy moods.
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council seems to be a convert as he sent 200 world leaders a copy of `Happiness.' However, it's worth noting that there is always going to be a certain amount of sadness in life. Bormans endorses my own view that no matter how bad things may become they will not stay that way.
Leo Bormans quantifies happiness in his book 'The World Book of Happiness.' This is the result of two years research involving 100 specialists from 50 countries to unlock the secrets of what makes people happy. You won't find any hippy-style philosophy, but a book that contains evidence based knowledge from experts across the globe.
Within `Happiness' Bormans tackles the issues of: health, success, the future, compassion, genetics, freewill, humour, pain, choice, family, friends and much more. Bormans not only focuses on individual needs, but the well being of organisations and nations, resulting in a unique global vision of `Happiness.' Top tips to achieve `Happiness' within your personal and professional life include:
1. It's a crime being stuck in a job you hate just because the money is good. Don't waste your best years and sacrifice your `Happiness' in the process.
2. Make time to be with family, friends and develop a healthy social life; research suggests that married people are happier than single people.
3. Exercise relieves mild depression and anxiety while promoting health and energy. It also aids sleep, which is crucial to avoid fatigue and gloomy moods.
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council seems to be a convert as he sent 200 world leaders a copy of `Happiness.' However, it's worth noting that there is always going to be a certain amount of sadness in life. Bormans endorses my own view that no matter how bad things may become they will not stay that way.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The book is inspiring and easy to read. Its amazing how each country has its own key to happiness. I really recommend it to everyone.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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i thoroughly enjoyed reading peoples views on what might make us happy from all over the world. It is inspiring and interesting at the same time, especially given the gallons of doom and gloom around at the moment. Richard's Layard's piece was my favourite.
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