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The fun habit : how the pursuit of joy and wonder can change your life / Michael Rucker, Ph.D.

Summary:

"The more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes. The Fun Habit shows readers that fun, unlike happiness, is an action you can take almost anywhere, anytime. Fun is connected to behavior and habits rather than goals, which means it's possible to get more fun into your life with intention. Whether you're a frustrated happiness-seeker looking for a new approach, a success-oriented hustler trying to balance work with a fulfilling life, or someone who experienced a life-changing trauma and needs to regain their well-being with the best medicine available, this book will show you how to reap the serious benefits fun offers us all. Grounded in science, empirical evidence, and practical recommendations, The Fun Habit delineates why you should be having more fun and shows you how to rebuild the necessary skill set you need to make fun a habit. From teaching you how to escape the happiness trap, to finding just the right kind of fun for you, to spreading the fun to your friends and family, Rucker will inspire you to incorporate a bias toward fun into every aspect of your life"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781982159054
ISBN: 1982159057
ISBN: 9781982159061
ISBN: 1982159065
Physical Description: xv, 267 pages ; 24 cm
Edition: First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : Atria Books, 2023.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Fun is the antidote -- Time to play -- Savor every moment -- Enjoyment after the moment -- The great escape -- The mystery -- Friendship is weird -- Fun and parenting: from bassinet to empty nest -- Bring your fun habit to work -- The pleasure of hard fun, or how to accomplish almost anything -- Fun is a force for change -- Conclusion: Finding Ultima.