{"product_id":"2940150086104","title":"Authentic Happiness in Seven Emails","description":"An Entire Psychology of Happiness Course Conveyed in Easy-to-Read Emails \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstand the psychology of happiness. Discover why happiness is a choice. And, learn four simple ways of choosing happiness in this succinct guide that can easily be read over a weekend or long plane flight. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Authentic Happiness in Seven Emails \u003cbr\u003eHave you found yourself caught in the happiness trap: in the continual pursuit of happiness? After years of pursuing happiness through money, relationships, and material possessions, Vickay found herself unfulfilled and unhappy. A college course on the psychology of happiness taught by a philosophy instructor piqued her curiosity. On a whim she was inspired to contact the professor for some insights on how to break out of her rut. His ideas forever changed her approach to finding happiness and started her on a path towards living life more skillfully. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt all began with an email, containing a simple question, asked at the right time: How can I be happier? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic Happiness in Seven Emails is the answer to that question. Through these seven emails, the professor shares three key concepts and four critical skills for living a happy life:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes us happy?\u003cbr\u003eIf happiness is a choice, why don't we always choose it?\u003cbr\u003eWhat is happiness anyway?\u003cbr\u003eHow can we experience more peace and less negativity?\u003cbr\u003eHow can we experience more joy?\u003cbr\u003eHow can we be more engaged and satisfied with our lives?\u003cbr\u003eHow can we live a meaningful life and rediscover our sense of purpose?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics Include: the happiness equation; positive psychology; flow experiences; the hedonic treadmill; hedonic adaptation; cultural conditioning and the unconscious mind; mindfulness and meditation; gratitude; negative thinking and the negativity bias; internal locus of control, and much more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe professor draws on modern psychological research to provide practical tools for experiencing consistent, everyday happiness, but he also raises philosophical questions that will have you discovering your own unique insights on life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic Happiness in Seven Emails is more than a collection of emails or an introductory textbook to positive psychology. It is an inspirational, thought-provoking guide to the science of happiness and to a life well lived. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether over a week, weekend, or long plane flight, what better investment of your time than to learn the basics of the psychology of happiness? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy not learn how to be happy starting today?","brand":"Enlightened Hyena Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47068240576752,"sku":"2940150086104","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940150086104_p0.jpg?v=1763737930","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940150086104","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}