About the book
We are constantly being told that happiness should be our goal, and how we can achieve it. But does the advice of happiness 'experts' really work? Sophie Scott, the ABC's medical reporter, roadtests the most popular methods to find out.
We are constantly told that happiness should be our goal, but how can we achieve it? Does the advice of happiness 'experts' really work? that is what Sophie Scott decides to find out. Exploring the science of happiness, the ABC's award-winning medical reporter gets inside the ideas of leading happiness experts, including Buddhist monk Mathieu Ricard (the 'world's happiest man'), psychologist Dr tim Sharp (aka 'Dr Happy') from the Happiness Institute, and Assistant Professor Alice Domar from the Harvard Medical School, to discover the best ways to achieve and maintain happiness. then she tries it all out. Using each approach suggested by the experts, she 'roadtests' her way from depression to happiness, sampling techniques such as cognitive behaviour therapy; meditation, mindfulness and spirituality; acceptance and gratitude; altruism and volunteering; food choices and exercise. If you want to become happier than you are right now and stay that way, here are the tools - and shortcuts - to make it happen.
Editions of Roadtesting Happiness
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780733325540
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We are constantly being told that happiness should be our goal, and how we can achieve it. But does the advice of happiness 'experts' really work? Sophie Scott, the ABC's medical reporter, roadtests the most popular methods to find out.
We are constantly told that happiness should be our goal, but how can we achieve it? Does the advice of happiness 'experts' really work? that is what Sophie Scott decides to find out. Exploring the science of happiness, the ABC's award-winning medical reporter gets inside the ideas of leading happiness experts, including Buddhist monk Mathieu Ricard (the 'world's happiest man'), psychologist Dr tim Sharp (aka 'Dr Happy') from the Happiness Institute, and Assistant Professor Alice Domar from the Harvard Medical School, to discover the best ways to achieve and maintain happiness. then she tries it all out. Using each approach suggested by the experts, she 'roadtests' her way from depression to happiness, sampling techniques such as cognitive behaviour therapy; meditation, mindfulness and spirituality; acceptance and gratitude; altruism and volunteering; food choices and exercise. If you want to become happier than you are right now and stay that way, here are the tools - and shortcuts - to make it happen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roadtesting Happiness about?
We are constantly being told that happiness should be our goal, and how we can achieve it. But does the advice of happiness 'experts' really work? Sophie Scott, the ABC's medical reporter, roadtests the most popular methods to find out.
We are constantly told that happiness should be our goal, but how can we achieve it? Does the advice of happiness 'experts' really work? that is what Sophie Scott decides to find out. Exploring the science of happiness, the ABC's award-winning medical reporter gets inside the ideas of leading happiness experts, including Buddhist monk Mathieu Ricard (the 'world's happiest man'), psychologist Dr tim Sharp (aka 'Dr Happy') from the Happiness Institute, and Assistant Professor Alice Domar from the Harvard Medical School, to discover the best ways to achieve and maintain happiness. then she tries it all out. Using each approach suggested by the experts, she 'roadtests' her way from depression to happiness, sampling techniques such as cognitive behaviour therapy; meditation, mindfulness and spirituality; acceptance and gratitude; altruism and volunteering; food choices and exercise. If you want to become happier than you are right now and stay that way, here are the tools - and shortcuts - to make it happen.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Roadtesting Happiness?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Stationery and miscellaneous items
Where can I read a sample of Roadtesting Happiness?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780733325540
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Roadtesting Happiness?
Sophie Scott
Who is the Publisher of the book Roadtesting Happiness?
ABC Books
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Roadtesting Happiness is available as paperback(ISBN 9780733325540)
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