The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want

A groundbreaking, practical guide to attaining happiness based on innovative scientific research, The How of Happiness is a powerful contribution to the field of positive psychology and a gift to people who have sought to take their happiness into their own hands. Drawing upon years of her own pioneering research with thousands of men and women, psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky reveals that much of our capacity for happiness is within our power. Detailing an easy-to- follow plan, including exercises in new ways of thinking and understanding our individual obstacles, The How of Happiness offers a positive and empowering way to sustain a new level of joy in our lives. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-03-2009; Really, it's not that "hokey" at all.; At the outset of this book, Dr. Lyubomirsky warns readers that this book may have suggestions that seem a little hokey. But I don't see anything corny about feeling good, and living your life as optimally as possible. The best part of...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-09-2009; Will this book make you happier?; "Indeed, not only does materialism not bring happiness, but it's shown to be a strong predictor of unhappiness." ~ pg. 43"The How of Happiness" is a relatively tedious book, which is basically a reminder to live a more balanced life....; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-22-2008; Perfect present; I have already gifted this book to 6 of my friends.If you are a scientific person who wants to learn more about happiness and maybe even change parts of your life to be happier, this is the right book.; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-01-2008; Great Approach; Although the first part of the book is a bit repetitive, and I would quibble with some of the methodology, part II is incredibly valuable because it has 12 well-explained strategies you can choose from and begin implementing on daily...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-03-2009; Really, it's not that "hokey" at all.; At the outset of this book, Dr. Lyubomirsky warns readers that this book may have suggestions that seem a little hokey. But I don't see anything corny about feeling good, and living your life as optimally as possible. The best part of...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-02-2008; Not Another Feel Good Book; Glad this is not another one of those "feel good" books. This book has practical and scientifically based approaches to Happiness which is very useful. I'm also reading Saturday Night Crisis Lines Saturday Night Crisis Lines by Robert...; read full review | report as inappropriate

2/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-09-2009; Will this book make you happier?; "Indeed, not only does materialism not bring happiness, but it's shown to be a strong predictor of unhappiness." ~ pg. 43"The How of Happiness" is a relatively tedious book, which is basically a reminder to live a more balanced life....; read full review | report as inappropriate