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The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary

The benefits of mediocrity and the beauty of the everyday

Catherine Gray

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The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary
Evolutionary Negativity Bias
The Brain's Threat Radar
Social Perception
Pleasure & Possessions
The Hedonic Treadmill
Materialism
Normalizing Negative Emotions
Self-Esteem
Anxiety & Anger
Relationships & Social Life
Friendship Limits
Modern Romance
Wealth & Purpose
The Limits of Money
Success
Intelligence & Intellect
High IQ Realities
Everyday Intellect
Body Image & Exercise
Attractiveness
Exercise Mindset
The Social Media Trap
Illusion of Perfection

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What’s it about?

The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary (2019) explores the surprising benefits of being an average Joe. From money to intelligence to relationships, it reveals the pleasures of being perfectly ordinary.

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  • Anxious souls looking for reassurance
  • Lovers of popular science books
  • Anyone interested in evolutionary psychology

About the Author: Catherine Gray

About the author

Catherine Gray is an English journalist and author. Her first book, The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, was a UK best seller.

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