The Science Of Happiness: Seven Lessons For Living Well

The Science Of Happiness: Seven Lessons For Living Well

Author: Bruce Hood

ISBN: 978-1398535961

Price: Rs. 449.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition

Book Overview

We all want to be happier, but our brains often get in the way. When were too stuck in our heads we obsess over our inadequacies, compare ourselves with others and fail to see the good in our lives. In The Science of Happiness, world-leading psychologist and happiness expert Bruce Hood demonstrates that the key to happiness is not self-care but connection. He presents seven simple but life-changing lessons to break negative thought patterns and re-connect with the things that really matter. Alter Your Ego Avoid Isolation Reject Negative Comparisons Become More Optimistic Control Your Attention Connect With Others Get Out of Your Own Head Grounded in decades of studies in neuroscience and developmental psychology, this book tells a radical new story about the roots of wellbeing and the obstacles that lie in our path. With clear, practical takeaways throughout, Professor Hood demonstrates how we can all harness the findings of this science to re-wire our thinking and transform our lives.

Browse this title within our Social Sciences and Education collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 288 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-1398535961.

About the Author

Bruce Hood is an award-winning Professor of Developmental Psychology at Bristol University and the author of several books including SuperSense, The Self Illusion, The Domesticated Brain and Possessed. His course, The Science of Happiness, is the most popular course at Bristol University. He has appeared extensively on TV and radio, including co-hosting the BBC podcast The Happiness Half Hour in 2021. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Society, the Royal Institution of Great Britain and the British Psychological Society. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Book Specifications & Quick Facts

Reading Level
Students & Academic Researchers
Language & Format
English • Images in this review
ISBN Reference
978-1398535961
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
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What is this book about?

We all want to be happier, but our brains often get in the way. When were too stuck in our heads we obsess over our inadequacies, compare ourselves with others and fail to see the good in our lives. In The Science of Happiness, world-leading psychologist and happiness expert Bruce Hood demonstrates...

Who should read this book?

Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.

Why Readers Pick This Edition

  • You’ll love this book because it replaces vague feel-good advice with clear, science-backed insights that actually work. Bruce Hood shows you why chasing happiness inward often fails, and how shifting your focus toward connection, attention, and perspective can transform how you feel day to day. With seven practical lessons grounded in neuroscience and psychology, this is a reassuring, eye-opening read that helps you break negative thought loops and build a calmer, more meaningful life.
  • Published by Simon & Schuster.
  • Language: English.
  • Page count: 288.

Catalog Description

We all want to be happier, but our brains often get in the way. When were too stuck in our heads we obsess over our inadequacies, compare ourselves with others and fail to see the good in our lives. In The Science of Happiness, world-leading psychologist and happiness expert Bruce Hood demonstrates that the key to happiness is not self-care but connection. He presents seven simple but life-changing lessons to break negative thought patterns and re-connect with the things that really matter. Alter Your Ego Avoid Isolation Reject Negative Comparisons Become More Optimistic Control Your Attention Connect With Others Get Out of Your Own Head Grounded in decades of studies in neuroscience and...

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