Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

Happiness For Dummies

Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Happiness For Dummies by W. Doyle Gentry offers practical advice and psychological insights to help readers improve their well-being and achieve a more fulfilling life. The book covers techniques for positive thinking, effective communication, and stress management, encouraging readers to make small changes for lasting happiness. Its straightforward guidance aims to cultivate a positive mindset for personal growth and satisfaction.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$3799
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are interested in discovering practical strategies for enhancing your sense of happiness and well-being. Packed with insights and exercises, it offers useful tips on managing emotions and cultivating positive relationships, making it a valuable guide for anyone keen on improving their life satisfaction.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Happiness For Dummies

Now, you can find the happiness you want and live "the good life" you deserve by applying the helpful information in Happiness For Dummies , the ultimate guide to achieving bliss! You'll discover proven techniques for living a meaningful, healthy, and productive life no matter what your life circumstances happen to be.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Now, you can find the happiness you want and live “the good life” you deserve by applying the helpful information in Happiness For Dummies, the ultimate guide to achieving bliss! You’ll discover proven techniques for living a meaningful, healthy, and productive life, no matter what your life circumstances happen to be. Positive concepts and techniques will help you change key behaviours, foster good habits, and be in sync with your surroundings.

This helpful guide will give you the chance to assess your happiness and understand what it means to be happy at each stage of self-actualisation. You’ll learn why having positive emotions can improve your health and well-being. And you will find out what happiness isn’t, and how to avoid confusing happiness with culturally valued outcomes like wealth, power, and success. Pursue what you want, seize the day, find benefits in life’s challenges, and live a coherent lifestyle. Find out how to:

  • Assess your current capacity for happiness
  • Live the life that you want
  • Overcome common obstacles to happiness
  • Identify your strengths and virtues
  • Improve your emotional and spiritual life
  • Create meaningful social ties and learn to be alone
  • Find the silver lining

Complete with lists of ten ways to raise a happy child, ten common roadblocks to happiness, and ten personal habits to foster happiness, Happiness For Dummies is your one-stop, easy-to-follow guide to being happy and living your best life.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Happiness For Dummies by W. Doyle Gentry receives praise for its practical and approachable guidance on achieving happiness. Reviewers appreciate the straightforward advice and actionable steps presented in the book. Some readers mention the positive impact it has on their outlook and lifestyle, valuing its balance of scientific insight and everyday applicability.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470281710

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 612g

Pages: 368

About the Author

W. Doyle Gentry, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, a distinguished Fellow in the American Psychological Association, and the Founding Editor of the Journal of Behavioral Medicine.

Also by W. Doyle Gentry

View all

More from Self-Help & Personal Development

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.