How to stop chasing happiness and still live happily ever after Do you have everything you need, but still feel like something’s missing? Do you frequently compare your life to others’, wondering why they seem to have it all? Do you feel like you’re just going after one high after the next, with no idea where the end goal is? You may have a life many people dream of, but sometimes, you can’t help but feel some form of discontent. It’s not that you’re ungrateful or unappreciative of what you have. It might just be that what you have is actually not what you need to feel fulfilled. And you’re not the only one going through this. Despite having one of the highest standards of living in the world, the level of happiness among Americans is at its lowest. In fact, it has been declining for the past 20 years. Social media, reliance on drugs, and the endless pursuit of wealth are just some of the reasons for this phenomenon. We are constantly bombarded with messages and images of how life should look like, and we try to reach this aspirational goal through any means necessary. We can chase it through traveling, buying expensive things, achieving career success, or even getting married and starting a family. But why do you still feel unsatisfied, even after you have all this? What is it that makes us truly happy? Plenty of scientific research has been done to find the answer to this question. There is also a lot of advice from self-help books and motivational speakers on being happy. Thankfully, you don’t have to go through all the studies and TED talks online to find the key to happiness. In Happiness Power: How to Unleash Your Power and Live a Joyful Life, you will discover: Why your present circumstances don’t have to determine your level of happiness, and how you can take your well-being into your own hands The #1 factor that helps us live longer, healthier, and happier lives, according to a decades-long Harvard study on adult life How to have a more positive mindset through this daily habit that Oprah Winfrey believes has rewarded her a million times over How you can combat loneliness with these friendly suggestions on how to build and strengthen your social circle The secret to happiness that the Japanese have known and practiced for centuries, contributing to their high levels of satisfaction and long life spans Effortless mindfulness tricks to apply throughout the day that will help you get through stressful days and pessimistic emotions The simple generous act that has the same positive effects as food and sex, offering satisfaction not only to you, but also to your recipient And much more. Although happiness is not the be-all and end-all of life, it sure doesn’t hurt to go through life being happy rather than dissatisfied and lonely. Our lives weren’t meant to be lived in constant pursuit of an abstract vision of happiness. Chasing after happiness will only make it so much harder to obtain. It is when you are focused on genuinely living a life of truth, purpose, and meaning, that happiness will come to you. Find out what it takes to live a life that’s true to your values and your innermost needs. If you’re in search of a truly joyful and meaningful life rather than just conform to other people’s idea of happiness, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

Don’t worry, be happy. It’s easier said than done! But science has shown that we can live a more joyful life—and quickly go from feeling miserable to marvelous—by changing our habits. This book investigates the latest breakthroughs in positive psychology and examines the most effective ways to increases a reader’s sense of satisfaction with life. From exploring the benefits of the mind-body connection and the power of gratitude to the surprising ways that money, parenting and relationships can impact happiness, this publication will give readers the essential skills to finding peace—and make them appreciate the life they already have.

From the creator of the immensely popular Happy Planner and Me and My BIG Ideas, Stephanie Fleming, comes Plan a Happy Life(TM)--a delightfully practical book that shows you how to simplify, organize, and live with intention, all while having fun.

Happy Crap is a simple, fun and powerful method to unleash your power to make positive assumptions and experience more happiness every day, no matter what your situation or circumstance. Written by a recovering pessimist - and now Positive Approach Coach - this book is easy to read and the strategies can be immediately implemented. Have you ever assumed that someone did not return a phone call or email because they were angry with you and then spent the rest of the day (or even longer) worrying about what you said or did? Have you ever assumed your spouse or kids wouldn't do something you asked only to become angry before anything even happened? Have you ever witnessed a coworker leaving work before you, not attending a meeting, or seeming to get special attention only to get upset and stew about how they weren't pulling their weight? Every day, all of us make hundreds of assumptions to fill our minds when we don t have all the facts. What you make up can either help us in your lives or stop you in your tracks it's your choice. Assumptions are just thoughts you make up, just mental nonsense...so why not make it happy? Do you want more positive relationships at home, at work and throughout your life? Do you want days that fly by because they are so productive and happy? Do you want tranquility, organization and peace inside and out? Do you want prosperity that comes easily and comfortably in all areas of life? Happy Crap includes eight easy-to-use tools that will stop negative thinking NOW so you can do more, have more and be more in all phases of your life. No more thinking the boss is stupid, your coworker doesn't pull their weight, your kids never pay attention, or your spouse takes you for granted. Free yourself of negativity. Give yourself the gift of more time, happier time and no more wasted time on negative mental garbage. Learn to think Happy Crap!

An instant New York Times bestseller. Over 1 million copies sold! Two spiritual giants. Five days. One timeless question. Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships—or, as they would say, because of them—they are two of the most joyful people on the planet. In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu traveled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday and to create what they hoped would be a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: How do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? They traded intimate stories, teased each other continually, and shared their spiritual practices. By the end of a week filled with laughter and punctuated with tears, these two global heroes had stared into the abyss and despair of our time and revealed how to live a life brimming with joy. This book offers us a rare opportunity to experience their astonishing and unprecedented week together, from the first embrace to the final good-bye. We get to listen as they explore the Nature of True Joy and confront each of the Obstacles of Joy—from fear, stress, and anger to grief, illness, and death. They then offer us the Eight Pillars of Joy, which provide the foundation for lasting happiness. Throughout, they include stories, wisdom, and science. Finally, they share their daily Joy Practices that anchor their own emotional and spiritual lives. The Archbishop has never claimed sainthood, and the Dalai Lama considers himself a simple monk. In this unique collaboration, they offer us the reflection of real lives filled with pain and turmoil in the midst of which they have been able to discover a level of peace, of courage, and of joy to which we can all aspire in our own lives.

Make small changes to your surroundings and create extraordinary happiness in your life with groundbreaking research from designer and TED star Ingrid Fetell Lee. Next Big Idea Club selection—chosen by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Dan Pink, and Adam Grant as one of the "two most groundbreaking new nonfiction reads of the season!" "This book has the power to change everything! Writing with depth, wit, and insight, Ingrid Fetell Lee shares all you need to know in order to create external environments that give rise to inner joy." —Susan Cain, author of Quiet and founder of Quiet Revolution Have you ever wondered why we stop to watch the orange glow that arrives before sunset, or why we flock to see cherry blossoms bloom in spring? Is there a reason that people—regardless of gender, age, culture, or ethnicity—are mesmerized by baby animals, and can't help but smile when they see a burst of confetti or a cluster of colorful balloons? We are often made to feel that the physical world has little or no impact on our inner joy. Increasingly, experts urge us to find balance and calm by looking inward—through mindfulness or meditation—and muting the outside world. But what if the natural vibrancy of our surroundings is actually our most renewable and easily accessible source of joy? In Joyful, designer Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how the seemingly mundane spaces and objects we interact with every day have surprising and powerful effects on our mood. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology, she explains why one setting makes us feel anxious or competitive, while another fosters acceptance and delight—and, most importantly, she reveals how we can harness the power of our surroundings to live fuller, healthier, and truly joyful lives.

"Power is good for one thing only: to increase our happiness and the happiness of others. Being peaceful and happy is the most important thing in our lives and yet most of the time we suffer, we run after our cravings, we look to the past or the future for our happiness." Turning our conventional understanding of power on its head, world-renowned Zen master, spiritual leader, and national bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how true power comes from within. What we seek, we already have. Whether we want it or not, power remains one of the central issues in all of our lives. Every day, each of us exercises power in many ways, and our every act subtly affects the world we live in. This struggle for control and authority permeates every aspect of our private and public lives, preventing us from attaining true happiness. The me-first mentality in our culture seeps unnoticed into our decisions and choices. Our bottom-line approach to getting ahead may be most visible in the business world, but the stress, fear, and anxiety it causes are being felt by people in all walks of life. With colorful anecdotes, precise language, and concrete practices, Thich Nhat Hanh illustrates how the current understanding of power leads us on a never-ending search for external markers like job title or salary. The Art of Power boldly challenges our assumptions and teaches each of us how to access the true power that is within our grasp.