The 12 best books on happiness

This selection of works of literature includes recommended titles to gain in well-being.

Happiness is an aspiration we all have. That is why scientists have been trying for decades to decipher what makes people happy and how we can be happy most of the time. Happy people behave in a certain way.

On the other hand, it is a state of well-being that has inspired many authors, and it is a topic of many books on the subject. is a theme of many books on happiness and what brings us closer to it. and that which brings us closer to it.

Totally recommendable books on happiness

In this article we have prepared a list of books that can help you understand the complex phenomenon of happiness.

1. Authentic Happiness (Martin E. P. Seligman)

Seligman is known for his contributions to positive psychology and providing knowledge on how to be happier. This book offers an optimistic vision of lifeThis book offers an optimistic view of life, always with scientific backing, as there is a lot of research that can help you enjoy greater well-being.

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2. Flow: A Psychology of Happiness (Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi)

The state of flow occurs when people do what they really want to do, because then they connect with themselves and time seems to stand still. The state of flow means entering a state of mindfulness as we explained in our article: "State of Flow: how to bring your performance to the maximum".

This concept is closely related to happiness, and in this text, the author exposes the keys to this state and explains what can be done to promote it.. Undoubtedly, a great work.

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3. The Habits of a Happy Brain (Loretta Graziano)

Happy people usually carry out a series of habits that keep them in this state. But what happens to our brain when we are happy? What chemical processes are carried out? This is what Loretta Graziano's work tries to explain. A highly recommended book.

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4. The Happiness Trap (Russ Harris)

The media are constantly sending us messages about happiness and, in many occasions, they can spread irrational beliefs about this phenomenon. irrational beliefs about this phenomenon. That is why this book is different from many of those that deal with this subject, because it focuses on how we can become obsessed with being happy, something that has a negative impact on our well-being and happiness. The author reviews the keys to being happy taking into account the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

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5. The life that blooms (Martin E. P. Seligman)

Another work of Seligman that contributes us some teachings on the happiness, because in order that this happiness blooms it is necessary to water our day to day and to do things that allow us to live life. things that allow us to live life in a resilient way, even if sometimes we do not even if sometimes the sun does not rise. The book focuses on how to manage our emotions and achieve an emotionally intelligent personality.

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6. Stumbling on Happiness (Daniel Gilbert)

This work has been written by Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology at Harvard University. It revolves around how we go wrong trying to find happinessand its content has the scientific backing of many years of research and study of this phenomenon. A text with good reviews that has managed to conquer its readers.

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7. Happiness. The science behind the smile (Daniel Nettle)

Many investigations have been carried out in the last decades with the aim of knowing better what happiness is and how we can be happier.

In this sense, there are many texts that have tried to compile the most interesting findings on this subject. In Happiness. The science behind the smilethe author makes an exhaustive review of this research on how our mood affects our brain. how our moods affect our brains..

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8. The Science of Happiness (Sonja Lyubomirsky)

A text similar to the previous one but with a more practical approach. That is to say, this work gives advice and guidelines so that those interested can improve their well-being and feel better about themselves. in relation to themselves.

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9. Is your bucket full? Strategies to Boost Your Positive Emotions (Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton)

A text that focuses on those emotional states that make us enjoy life. From a vision of positive psychology. This work offers strategies and knowledge to take advantage of them in our day to day: interpersonal relationships, work, vital objectives, etc.

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10. Happiness is waiting for you (Andrew Weil)

A book that criticizes the medical model when it comes to treating happiness and brings a new approach. The author presents a wealth of scientifically backed knowledge about some Eastern practices such as meditation, and how they affect people's quality of life. Readers benefit from an 8-week program to achieve emotional well-being..

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11. Intelligent Optimism: Psychology of Positive Emotions (Mª Dolores Avia Aranda and Carmelo Vázquez Valverde)

Intelligent optimism is the opposite of false optimism, as you can see in the article: "False optimism: what is it and what are its negative effects". And, at least in part, our way of thinking influences how we feel, so we can learn to see life in a more positive way. This book delves into the keys that help to achieve it.

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12. The happiest company in the world (David Tomás)

People spend many hours a day at work, so well-being at work affects all areas of our lives. David Tomás, the author of this book, is CEO of the Ciberclyck group, considered the best company to work for in Spain. In this book he explains how it is possible to be a happy companyThis not only has a positive impact on employees, but also on the organization's results.

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