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Freedom from the mental prison that we trap ourselves in. Imagine a serene and peaceful life. Inside this guide, you'll learn: Think of this book as a guide map - just add "action" and you'll get there. I invite you to read this book: I'll see you on the other side. Kindle Edition , 55 pages.
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Write a customer review. Showing of 1 reviews. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. I am so pleaded to be writing the first review for this awesome book. It needs a review. Makes me wonder how come it hasn't had one. There must be a process for that. Well, I predict that this book will take off like a slow burning wick, then "boom!
I wanted to buy this book ever since I "accidentally" encountered the author's "The Little book of Mindfulness" and found I was very appreciative of it. I really wanted this book despite my nagging doubts about buying an expensive book by a relative unknown in a sky of shining stars, a fair few of whom I have read. I like it very much. This book is written deceptively simply but covers so much of vital importance to people who want to, as the book's sub title says, know "How to find peace and happiness in the chaos of everyday life.
Even an intelligent school child can read it and there is no real reason why it should be written at a higher level of literacy. This is a "how to" book, like a recipe book. But the recipes aren't the author's. He has carefully distilled out the essence of traditional Zen practice for our effective use. I would have preferred a somewhat smaller font but that isn't crucial.
What is in the book is what really matters. The reader has to apply it of course. You have to cook the cake in order to see how good the recipe for it was. And meditation really does work you know.
It would be nice if there were a few more case samples to help learn more about the lives of other people for comparative reasons, but it is overall a very helpful read. The overall message that can be taken away from this book is that humans have a tremendous capacity to be adaptable through tough times. This book looks at the scientific research in psychology, behavioral economics, cognitive neuroscience, and philosophy to show what scientists have found about our ability to imagine the future and predict how happy we will be when we get there.
The author presents his material in a lighthearted and funny way, which keeps the reader engaged. It presents original ideas rather than rehashing tried-and-true lessons that are published in many other books on happiness. This is a great read for people who are interested in human behavior.
It addresses why people have such a hard time at predicting what will make them happy in the future. Some of the conclusions that the author makes are a bit questionable, but the information leading up to his thoughts is very interesting and definitely worth the read. For people who have a background in psychology, this book will not present a lot of new information. This book addresses the issue of people naturally learning very quickly from bad experiences, yet slowly from good ones. People tend to absorb all of the negative things around them, and their negative feelings, while pushing any good feelings to the side.
In Hardwiring Happiness , Hanson presents a method to make this change. This might be the right book for you if you find that you are extremely stressed or anxious on an everyday basis, yet really have no reason to be. It reflects on how our ancestors always had to have a nervous response to possible predators, and how people still have that response to this day, even though there are no predators around.
The one small criticism for this book also happens to be one of its greatest strengths. Its scope is small, as it focuses on only a handful of messages. While this may seem repetitive, it is also a huge plus. With so many books trying to cover so much ground, sometimes it is difficult to remember anything that you read afterwards.
That is not likely to happen with this book. This book works to heal that way of thinking by urging the reader to focus on the positive things that happen in their life rather than only the negative.
Zen Happiness has 3 ratings and 1 review. This book is about freedom. Freedom from the mental prison that we trap ourselves in. You'll learn. The Zen Road to Happiness: Simple Steps to Attaining Peace of Mind - Kindle edition by Brenda Shoshanna. Download it once and read it on your Kindle.
In this book, Graham guides the reader on a path to create resilience. This a well-researched and very technical book that even offers huge benefits just in the quotes and chapter summations. This book is very clearly written and engages the reader in the author's concern for humanity's well-being. The author brings together the wisdom of mindfulness, neuroscience, and psychotherapy into an innovative way to build strategies to cope with the upsets and traumas that have the potential to throw your life off track.
The title of this book is a bit misleading, as people who are already resilient can still find a lot of great information in this book. It is more focused on the interworkings of Buddhism, psychology, and the reader, and how people can use information from different subjects to help create happiness in life. This light-hearted and easy read makes some great points and teaches positive lessons.
While the author's thinking process is analytical, it is easy to follow and identify with. The author is open and honest about herself and her life, so the reader is able to feel comfortable and connected to the narrator. While this book isn't too different from others that preach to concentrate on the important things in life, it is refreshing to hear from an author that is very aware of her own shortcomings and willing to address them. There is great research presented in this book alongside personal anecdotes that make it even more interesting to read. Some people may find it to be difficult to relate to the author, as she has a seemingly lucky life with a healthy family and financial stability.
However, it is important to remember that the principles that she presents are universal. It is just up to the reader to apply them to their own life. This book details research and ideas about how to be happy, but it doesn't fall short when coming to being humorous and fun to read. The positive psychology addressed in this book urges people to not procrastinate, and motivates the reader to be more productive. The Happiness Advantage offers the reader tangible advice on how to change bad habits and behavior to lead a happier life. It then shows you how this advice can be applied to your everyday life, and how it will specifically impact your life both personally and professionally.
This great thing about this book is that it is entertaining while still having a great deal of substance. There are a lot of positive lessons that can be taken away from the research presented. Learning ACT helps the reader clarify their values and learn how to live in the present moment, leading to satisfaction in life. This may be a good book for you if you have a lot of feelings of self-doubt and stress. It teaches the reader how to effectively handle negative feelings and emotions, and move forward in a healthy way. It also teaches how to overcome habits that may be self-destructive.
This book presents ACT in an understandable and accessible way, so the reader is able to follow along and apply the concepts to their own life.
This book lays out the groundwork for the reader to ultimately make changes to their own thought processes that will result in a happier life. Frederickson teaches the power of positivity in this book to urge her readers to change their outlook on things to create sustainable happiness. She presents her own research as well as the research of others to show how positive thinking can change your life. Although this book feels a bit more like a "self-help" book than others, it is still really engaging to read and very accessible for anyone who is open to believing this concept.
This is a great book for people who often have a negative attitude or are not able to look at the bright side of things. One of the biggest takeaways from this book is that a 3: If you have fewer than three positive thoughts for every negative though, there is not a lot of progression. This is an overall serious and interesting book that offers specific exercises for the readers to do to help increase positivity and follow their passions.
This book looks at the important relationship between love and health. Filled with scientific information that is rather accessible, this book also includes stories that bring the science that is talked about to life. It also offers practical ways to grow micro-moments of love in your life, which will result in happiness.
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The reader is urged to change their attitude in order to make positive interactions with everyone they come into contact with, from neighbors to check-out clerks. It presents a good lesson on why people should be more trusting of the world and of their surroundings in order to appreciate the sincerity and kindness in other people.
This book essentially teaches its readers that intentionally generating compassion and kindness for other people will lead to positive resonance and happiness. Written by a Zen master, this book presents simple and easily adaptable exercises for breathing, resting, thinking, and other everyday activities.