5 Books on Happiness for an Instant
Mood Boost
In the current trying times, there’s nothing like a comforting good read. Especially those books that teach you resilience, tell you how to work on reducing stress levels, increase productivity and most importantly stay happy. Here are five books that will pep you up and brighten your days.
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to Long and Happy Life
The authors travel to the Japanese Island of Okinawa, which has the largest population of centenarians in the world to find out the reason behind their longevity. The book puts together diets, exercises and interviews with the centenarians in lucid, easy prose.
Hector and the Search for Happiness
The book traces the journey of a young psychiatrist called Hector as he tries to understand what makes people happy and what doesn't. The book turns Hector’s observations and solutions into a maudlin self-help guide.
The Power of Positive Thinking
Norman Vincent Peale, a clergyman, wrote this book, wherein he combines the power of faith with modern medicine and psychological counselling. Peale stresses on the power of prayers and belief. This classic self help book sure makes for a good bedtime read.
The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want
Sonja Lyubomirsky, a research psychologist draws from her extensive knowledge to come up with an effective and easy to follow plan to be happier in our day-to-day lives.
Authentic Happiness
The book sets about to explain that happiness is not the result of good genes or luck. The author lists practical exercises, brief tests and a website programs that can help you identify your strengths and use them in ways you haven’t done before.