The Science of Happiness: Seven Lessons for Living Well

'Do yourself a favour and grab this fantastic guide! In The Science of Happiness, world-leading psychologist and happiness expert Bruce Hood demonstrates that the key to happiness is not self-care but connection. He presents seven simple but life-changing lessons to break negative ...'Do yourself a favour and grab this fantastic guide! In The Science of Happiness, world-leading psychologist and happiness expert Bruce Hood demonstrates that the key to happiness is not self-care but connection. He presents seven simple but life-changing lessons to break negative thought patterns and re-connect with the things that really matter.

Alter Your Ego Avoid Isolation Reject Negative Comparisons Become More Optimistic Control Your Attention Connect With Others Get Out of Your Own Head Grounded in decades of studies in neuroscience and developmental psychology, this book tells a radical new story about the roots of wellbeing and the obstacles that lie in our path. _______________________________________________________________________ 'The Science of Happiness is a rare bird - a book that is grounded in the best new science, written with wit and wisdom, and provides clear and valuable lessons for living your best life. Highly recommended!' DANIEL GILBERT, author of the New York Times bestseller Stumbling on Happiness 'This is a wonderful guide to what actually makes people happier - full of wisdom backed by a wealth of scientific evidence.

If you want practical ideas that you can use right now to boost your wellbeing, this is your book' ROBERT WALDINGER, author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Study on Happiness 'The most erudite, thoughtful, and original take on this important subject I have ever encountered. I learned something new in every chapter, and as a bonus it's a page-turning read' MICHAEL SHERMER, author of Why People Believe Weird Things