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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Many people think happiness hinges on external factors, yet it actually doesn't.
Chapter 3: Happiness isn't found in the future or the past, and no one will deliver it for you.
Chapter 4: Happiness differs from pleasure, and happy people share certain common traits.
Chapter 5: Survival-related fears can trigger unhappiness and harmful, self-defeating behaviors too.
Chapter 6: Childhood trauma can heighten the risk of chronic unhappiness, yet it is indeed treatable.
Chapter 7: Your happiness is up to you, and having a plan certainly helps a lot.
Chapter 8: To be happy, practice daily gratitude and keep life new and interesting.
Chapter 9: Happiness lies in shedding excess things and steering clear of unrealistic goals.
Chapter 10: Avoid overexposure to news media and stop blowing things out of proportion.
Description
The Happy Mind (2017) explores the misconceptions and realities surrounding that elusive thing we all long for: happiness. Authors Kevin Horsley and Louis Fourie explain why, despite having centuries of practice, humans still look for happiness in the wrong places and find only unhappiness in the pursuit of material riches. They also provide a practical plan that can help anyone get on the right track for a happy and more fulfilling life.
Who Should Listen
- People struggling with depression
- Students of human behavior
- Anyone seeking more happiness