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Stumbling on happiness / by Gilbert, Daniel Todd.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-299) and index.Prospection. Journey to Elsewhen -- Subjectivity. The view from in here -- Outside looking in -- Realism. In the blind spot of the mind's eye -- The hound of silence -- Presentism. The future is now -- Time bombs -- Rationalization. Paradise glossed -- Immune to reality -- Corrigibility. Once bitten -- Reporting live from tomorrow.Why are lovers quicker to forgive their partners for infidelity than for leaving dirty dishes in the sink? Why do patients remember long medical procedures as less painful than short ones? Why do home sellers demand prices they wouldn't dream of paying if they were home buyers? Why does the line at the grocery store always slow down when we join it? In this book, Harvard psychologist Gilbert describes the foibles of imagination and illusions of foresight that cause each of us to misconceive our tomorrows and misestimate our satisfactions. Using the latest research in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, and behavioral economics, Gilbert reveals what we have discovered about the uniquely human ability to imagine the future, our capacity to predict how much we will like it when we get there, and why we seem to know so little about the hearts and minds of the people we are about to become.--From publisher description.
Subjects: Happiness.;
© 2007, c2005., Vintage Books,
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The myths of happiness : what should make you happy but doesn't, what shouldn't make you happy but does / by Lyubomirsky, Sonja.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction. The myths of happiness -- pt. 1. Connections. I'll be happy when ... I'm married to the right person ; I can't be happy when ... my relationship has fallen apart ; I'll be happy when ... I have kids ; I can't be happy when ... I don't have a partner -- pt. 2. Work and money. I'll be happy when ... I find the right job ; I can't be happy when ... I'm broke ; I'll be happy when ... I'm rich -- pt. 3. Looking back. I can't be happy when ... the test results were positive ; I can't be happy when ... I know I'll never play shortstop for the Yankees ; I can't be happy when ... the best years of my life are over -- Conclusion. Where happiness is really found.Lyubomirsky isolates the major turning points of adult life, looking to both achievements and failures to reveal that our misconceptions about the impact of such events is perhaps the greatest threat to our long-term well-being.
Subjects: Happiness.;
© 2013., Penguin Press,
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Happy place / [electronic resource]. by Henry, Emily.;
Harriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they met in college—they go together like salt and pepper, honey and tea, lobster and rolls. Except, now—for reasons they’re still not discussing—they don’t.They broke up five months ago. And still haven’t told their best friends.Which is how they find themselves sharing a bedroom at the Maine cottage that has been their friend group’s yearly getaway for the last decade. Their annual respite from the world, where for one vibrant, blissful week they leave behind their daily lives; have copious amounts of cheese, wine, and seafood; and soak up the salty coastal air with the people who understand them most.Only this year, Harriet and Wyn are lying through their teeth while trying not to notice how desperately they still want each other. Because the cottage is for sale and this is the last week they’ll all have together in this place. They can’t stand to break their friends’ hearts, and so they’ll play their parts. Harriet will be the driven surgical resident who never starts a fight, and Wyn will be the laid-back charmer who never lets the cracks show. It’s a flawless plan (if you look at it from a great distance and through a pair of sunscreen-smeared sunglasses). After years of being in love, how hard can it be to fake it for one week…in front of those who know you best?Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Fiction.; Humor (Fiction).; Literature.; Romance.;
© 2023.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=9140729 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Happy place / by Henry, Emily,author.;
"A couple who broke up months ago make a pact to pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this glittering and wise new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. Harriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they met in college--they go together like salt and pepper, honey and tea, lobster and rolls. Except, now--for reasons they're still not discussing--they don't. They broke up six months ago. And still haven't told their best friends. Which is how they find themselves sharing a bedroom at the Maine cottage that has been their friend group's yearly getaway for the last decade. Their annual respite from the world, where for one vibrant, blue week they leave behind their daily lives; have copious amounts of cheese, wine, and seafood; and soak up the salty coastal air with the people who understand them most. Only this year, Harriet and Wyn are lying through their teeth while trying not to notice how desperately they still want each other. Because the cottage is for sale and this is the last week they'll all have together in this place. They can't stand to break their friends' hearts, and so they'll play their parts. Harriet will be the driven surgical resident who never starts a fight, and Wyn will be the laid-back charmer who never lets the cracks show. It's a flawless plan (if you look at it from a great distance and through a pair of sunscreen-smeared sunglasses). After years of being in love, how hard can it be to fake it for one week...in front of those who know you best?"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Friendship; Vacations;
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Exploring happiness : from Aristotle to brain science / by Bok, Sissela.;
Includes bibliographical references (p.[179]-202) and index.
Subjects: Happiness;
© c2010., Yale University Press,
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Happy vibes / [puzzle]. by Stewart, Aimee.;
Subjects: Jigsaw puzzles.;
© 202?., Buffalo Games,
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Get happy : the life of Judy Garland / by Clarke, Gerald,1937-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [477]-488) and index.Ethel and Frank -- A meager stream, and a love like Niagara -- A princess in the realm of make-believe -- Production no. 1060: the Wizard of Oz -- The men of her dreams -- A ride to nowhere on the Gar-Rose railway -- In love with Harvard College -- A marriage made in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer -- A hell in heaven -- "I am an addict" -- Resurrection -- A golden deal and a death in a parking lot -- The Holmby Hills rat pack -- A standoff at the Stanhope and the end of Sid -- A need to be needed and disaster in Melbourne -- Liza: riding a whirlwind -- Mine eyes have seen the glory.
Subjects: Garland, Judy.; Singers;
© c2000., Random House,
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Happiness studies : an introduction / by Ben-Shahar, Tal,author.;
"In this book, Tal Ben-Shahar introduces a new interdisciplinary field of study that is dedicated to exploring happiness. The study of happiness ought not be left to psychologists alone. Philosophers, theologians, biologists, economists, and scholars from other disciplines have explored ways of attaining happiness, and to do justice to this important pursuit, we ought to listen to their words and experiment with their prescriptions. Not only does the field of happiness studies embrace different disciplines, it also approaches happiness as a multifaceted and multidimensional variable that includes five parts which form the acronym SPIRE: Spiritual wellbeing ; Physical wellbeing ; Intellectual wellbeing ; Relational wellbeing ; Emotional wellbeing. This book addresses each of these elements of happiness, explains them, and addresses practical ways for their cultivation."--Back cover.Includes bibliographical references and index.Why happiness studies? -- Happiness as wholebeing -- The SPIRE of happiness -- The twelve principles of happiness -- Enter the matrix -- In the workplace -- In schools -- In society -- Toward a happiness revolution.
Subjects: Happiness.; Positive psychology.; Happiness;
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The happiness hypothesis : finding modern truth in ancient wisdom / by Haidt, Jonathan.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-289) and index.Introduction: Too much wisdom -- The divided self -- Changing your mind -- Reciprocity with a vengeance -- The faults of others -- The pursuit of happiness -- Love and attachments -- The uses of adversity -- The felicity of virtue -- Divinity with or without God -- Happiness comes from between -- Conclusion: On balance.Explores ten great insights about man, the purpose of life, and happiness selected from diverse traditions and uses current scientific research to question and discuss the ideas.
Subjects: Happiness.; Happiness.; Love.; Homeostasis.;
© 2006., Basic Books,
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Happy crap : 8 tools to choose your thoughts for prosperity, productivity and peace / by Oliver, Erika.;
Subjects: Happiness.; Success;
© c2011., In The Affirmative,
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