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Awestruck
by Jonah Paquette • 2020
A single emotion reduces stress, expands time, and deepens connection. Here is where to find it.
3.62
304
Awestruck Summary
Awestruck 97%
A single emotion reduces stress, expands time, and deepens connection. Here is where to find it.
by Jonah Paquette 2020
3.62
304 ratings
Spiritual Evolution
by George E. Vaillant • 2008
Positive emotions aren't soft: they're hardwired survival tools, and brain scans prove it.
4.02
149
Spiritual Evolution Summary
Spiritual Evolution 96%
Positive emotions aren't soft: they're hardwired survival tools, and brain scans prove it.
by George E. Vaillant 2008
4.02
149 ratings
The Five Side Effects of Kindness
by David R. Hamilton • 2010
How kindness protects your heart, slows aging, and sparks a chain reaction of well-being.
3.94
493
The Five Side Effects of Kindness Summary
The Five Side Effects of Kindness 96%
How kindness protects your heart, slows aging, and sparks a chain reaction of well-being.
by David R. Hamilton 2010
3.94
493 ratings
The Happy Brain
by Dean Burnett • 2018
A neuroscientist reveals the messy brain circuits behind happiness, and why the chase backfires.
3.70
2k+
The Happy Brain Summary
The Happy Brain 96%
A neuroscientist reveals the messy brain circuits behind happiness, and why the chase backfires.
by Dean Burnett 2018
3.70
2k+ ratings
The Science of Happiness
by Bruce Hood • 2024
The course that proved happiness is trainable: seven evidence-based shifts for a better life.
3.79
482
The Science of Happiness Summary
The Science of Happiness 96%
The course that proved happiness is trainable: seven evidence-based shifts for a better life.
by Bruce Hood 2024
3.79
482 ratings
Phosphorescence
by Julia Baird • 2020
What sustains you when optimism fails: nature, deep friendship, and the discipline of noticing.
3.77
12k+
Phosphorescence Summary
Phosphorescence 95%
What sustains you when optimism fails: nature, deep friendship, and the discipline of noticing.
by Julia Baird 2020
3.77
12k+ ratings
Born to Be Good
by Dacher Keltner • 2009
Darwin argued sympathy, not self-interest, shaped human evolution. The biology now proves him right.
3.57
729
Born to Be Good Summary
Born to Be Good 95%
Darwin argued sympathy, not self-interest, shaped human evolution. The biology now proves him right.
by Dacher Keltner 2009
3.57
729 ratings
The Sweet Spot
by Paul Bloom • 2021
Why you chase pain, from ghost peppers to marathons, and how difficulty makes life meaningful.
3.61
2k+
The Sweet Spot Summary
The Sweet Spot 95%
Why you chase pain, from ghost peppers to marathons, and how difficulty makes life meaningful.
by Paul Bloom 2021
3.61
2k+ ratings
The Blue Zones of Happiness
by Dan Buettner • 2017
Willpower doesn't make you happy; your neighborhood does. Lessons from places designed for joy.
3.95
2k+
The Blue Zones of Happiness Summary
The Blue Zones of Happiness 95%
Willpower doesn't make you happy; your neighborhood does. Lessons from places designed for joy.
by Dan Buettner 2017
3.95
2k+ ratings
The Awakened Brain
by Lisa Miller • 2021
Your brain's spiritual circuitry, once engaged, cuts depression recurrence by up to 90 percent.
4.15
3k+
The Awakened Brain Summary
The Awakened Brain 95%
Your brain's spiritual circuitry, once engaged, cuts depression recurrence by up to 90 percent.
by Lisa Miller 2021
4.15
3k+ ratings
The Heart-Mind Matrix
by Joseph Chilton Pearce • 2012
Failed nurturing traps us in survival mode; the heart's intelligence offers a biological escape.
4.16
85
The Heart-Mind Matrix Summary
The Heart-Mind Matrix 95%
Failed nurturing traps us in survival mode; the heart's intelligence offers a biological escape.
by Joseph Chilton Pearce 2012
4.16
85 ratings
The Happiness Hypothesis
by Jonathan Haidt • 2006
Your reason is not the driver; ancient wisdom and modern psychology agree on what is.
4.09
46k+
The Happiness Hypothesis Summary
The Happiness Hypothesis 95%
Your reason is not the driver; ancient wisdom and modern psychology agree on what is.
by Jonathan Haidt 2006
4.09
46k+ ratings
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness
by Arlene Matthews Uhl • 2008
Pleasure fades. The real drivers of happiness are trainable skills, not a bigger bank account.
4.05
19
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness Summary
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Psychology of Happiness 95%
Pleasure fades. The real drivers of happiness are trainable skills, not a bigger bank account.
by Arlene Matthews Uhl 2008
4.05
19 ratings
Emotional
by Leonard Mlodinow • 2022
Emotion doesn't sabotage reason. It supplies the hidden calculations behind every decision you make.
3.84
2k+
Emotional Summary
Emotional 95%
Emotion doesn't sabotage reason. It supplies the hidden calculations behind every decision you make.
by Leonard Mlodinow 2022
3.84
2k+ ratings
The Key to Happiness
by Meik Wiking • 2017
Three-fourths of the happiness gap comes down to six factors; a leading researcher unpacks them.
3.99
20k+
The Key to Happiness Summary
The Key to Happiness 95%
Three-fourths of the happiness gap comes down to six factors; a leading researcher unpacks them.
by Meik Wiking 2017
3.99
20k+ ratings
The Science of Happiness
by Stefan Klein • 2002
Two circuits drive your happiness: one craves, one savors. Most people neglect the second entirely.
4.05
1k+
The Science of Happiness Summary
The Science of Happiness 95%
Two circuits drive your happiness: one craves, one savors. Most people neglect the second entirely.
by Stefan Klein 2002
4.05
1k+ ratings
Curious?
by Todd Kashdan • 2009
Fulfillment isn't found by chasing happiness. It's built by curiosity, with anxiety as an ally.
3.71
494
Curious? Summary
Curious? 95%
Fulfillment isn't found by chasing happiness. It's built by curiosity, with anxiety as an ally.
by Todd Kashdan 2009
3.71
494 ratings
Authentic Happiness
by Martin E.P. Seligman • 2002
Happiness is half genetic, but the other half can be learned. The science that shows you how.
3.92
13k+
Authentic Happiness Summary
Authentic Happiness 95%
Happiness is half genetic, but the other half can be learned. The science that shows you how.
by Martin E.P. Seligman 2002
3.92
13k+ ratings
Character Strengths Matter
by Shannon Polly • 2015
Your best traits are already inside you. The science-backed method for finding and using them.
4.14
110
Character Strengths Matter Summary
Character Strengths Matter 95%
Your best traits are already inside you. The science-backed method for finding and using them.
by Shannon Polly 2015
4.14
110 ratings
Positivity
by Barbara L. Fredrickson • 2009
Three positive emotions for every negative one, and your life tips from surviving to thriving.
3.96
3k+
Positivity Summary
Positivity 95%
Three positive emotions for every negative one, and your life tips from surviving to thriving.
by Barbara L. Fredrickson 2009
3.96
3k+ ratings
Heaven and Hell
by Neel Burton • 2015
Feelings built for the savanna now decide your career, your politics, and your love life.
3.62
250
Heaven and Hell Summary
Heaven and Hell 95%
Feelings built for the savanna now decide your career, your politics, and your love life.
by Neel Burton 2015
3.62
250 ratings
The Saad Truth about Happiness
by Gad Saad • 2023
You own 40% of your happiness. Eight research-grounded ways to tilt that 40 percent upward.
3.71
571
The Saad Truth about Happiness Summary
The Saad Truth about Happiness 95%
You own 40% of your happiness. Eight research-grounded ways to tilt that 40 percent upward.
by Gad Saad 2023
3.71
571 ratings
The Awakened Ape
by Jevan Pradas • 2017
Happiness isn't something you chase; it's something your genes produce when the environment's right.
3.79
1k+
The Awakened Ape Summary
The Awakened Ape 95%
Happiness isn't something you chase; it's something your genes produce when the environment's right.
by Jevan Pradas 2017
3.79
1k+ ratings
Hardwiring Happiness
by Rick Hanson • 2013
Your brain hoards bad moments and shrugs off good ones. Four steps to override the wiring.
3.65
6k+
Hardwiring Happiness Summary
Hardwiring Happiness 95%
Your brain hoards bad moments and shrugs off good ones. Four steps to override the wiring.
by Rick Hanson 2013
3.65
6k+ ratings
The Power of Meaning
by Emily Esfahani Smith • 2017
Happiness fades; meaning lasts. The elements of a good life that hold up when happiness doesn't.
4.02
5k+
The Power of Meaning Summary
The Power of Meaning 94%
Happiness fades; meaning lasts. The elements of a good life that hold up when happiness doesn't.
by Emily Esfahani Smith 2017
4.02
5k+ ratings
The Alphabet of Happiness
by Klaudia Mitura • 2025
The happiness you wait for is happiness you haven't learned to build. A daily practice manual.
4.67
24
The Alphabet of Happiness Summary
The Alphabet of Happiness 94%
The happiness you wait for is happiness you haven't learned to build. A daily practice manual.
by Klaudia Mitura 2025
4.67
24 ratings
Science and Spiritual Practices
by Rupert Sheldrake • 2018
Spiritual practices change your biology. The harder question is what you are connecting to.
3.79
527
Science and Spiritual Practices Summary
Science and Spiritual Practices 94%
Spiritual practices change your biology. The harder question is what you are connecting to.
by Rupert Sheldrake 2018
3.79
527 ratings
Positive Psychology In A Nutshell
by Ilona Boniwell • 2012
The 40% of happiness within your control, and the research-backed practices that actually move it.
3.94
252
Positive Psychology In A Nutshell Summary
Positive Psychology In A Nutshell 94%
The 40% of happiness within your control, and the research-backed practices that actually move it.
by Ilona Boniwell 2012
3.94
252 ratings
Happiness
by Ed Diener • 2008
Happy people live longer and earn more; chasing happiness is how you lose it.
3.85
311
Happiness Summary
Happiness 94%
Happy people live longer and earn more; chasing happiness is how you lose it.
by Ed Diener 2008
3.85
311 ratings
Positive Neuroscience
by Joshua D. Greene • 2016
The brain circuit for joy isn't about reward. It widens attention and drives exploration instead.
2.50
2
Positive Neuroscience Summary
Positive Neuroscience 94%
The brain circuit for joy isn't about reward. It widens attention and drives exploration instead.
by Joshua D. Greene 2016
2.50
2 ratings
Out of My Skull
by James Danckert • 2020
Boredom is a distress call, not a defect. Muting it with screens only deepens the emergency.
3.50
359
Out of My Skull Summary
Out of My Skull 94%
Boredom is a distress call, not a defect. Muting it with screens only deepens the emergency.
by James Danckert 2020
3.50
359 ratings
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