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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Our life circumstances influence our happiness far less than we imagine.
Chapter 3: Our genes play a major role in happiness, yet they’re just part of the overall equation.
Chapter 4: Our thoughts and actions explain 40 percent of our overall happiness.
Chapter 5: Intervention studies allow researchers to pinpoint thoughts and behaviors that most boost our happiness.
Chapter 6: The effectiveness of any happiness-boosting activity hinges on when and how frequently you practice it.
Chapter 7: Variety and commitment likewise shape the effectiveness of a happiness-boosting activity.
Chapter 8: Practice happiness-boosting activities in ways that feel right for you, then vary them to keep them fresh.
Chapter 9: You can choose among many happiness-boosting activities, so select the ones that suit you personally best.
Description
The How of Happiness (2007) provides a completely scientific guide to becoming a happier person. Drawing from a wide array of empirical research, it explains how we can increase our levels of happiness by changing our thoughts and behaviors.
Who Should Listen
- Self-help fans looking for advice on how to be happy
- Self-help skeptics wanting a more scientific approach to the topic
- All those who wonder what they can do to improve their mood