Book: Hardwiring Happiness
Fiction/Nonfiction: Nonfiction
Author: Rick Hanson, Ph.D
Have I Read this Author Before: No
One Sentence Summary: It is possible, by focusing on even minor things that make you happy, to change, or train (hardwire) your brain to be more aware of the good things in your life, thus making you “happier”
Best Thing About the Book: Some simple tips to force yourself to focus on the positive which you can actually do at any moment in your day simply by stopping and looking around
Worst Thing About the Book: Once the basic concept was clear, it started to feel a little repetitive
Did It Make Me Want to Keep Reading: For a while, and then once I felt I had grasped the concept, I did skim a little toward the end
What I Learned: Great tips for focusing, and taking a moment to enjoy (enrich, so your brain learns to absorb) even minor happy moments (a pretty sunset, a goodbye kiss with your sweetheart, a smile from a stranger).
The Bottom Line: As a self-help book addict, this was one of my recent favorites in terms of easy-to-follow suggestions for being happier; Check out Rick’s Ted Talk!
Would I read this Author Again: Yes
Next Book to Read By This Author: Resilient
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