Grow Your Own Happiness, Deborah Smith
Grow Your Own Happiness, Deborah Smith
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Grow Your Own Happiness
How to Harness the Science of Wellbeing for Life

Author: Deborah Smith

Narrator: Lucinda Roberts

Unabridged: 4 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Aster

Published: 09/05/2019

Synopsis

A toolbox of positive principles, tips and techniques for happiness.

Science tells us that happiness is 50% genetic, 10% circumstantial and 40% how we think and act. Which means that it is possible to increase our happiness by up to 40%.

For anyone wanting to increase their wellbeing. Grow Your Own Happiness shows how positive psychology - the science of happiness- can be used every day. With key principles explained to provide the foundation for change, tests for measuring wellbeing and simple techniques that can easily be applied to a busy lifestyle, as well as case studies, anecdotes and tips, this book provides everything you need to shine.

About Deborah Smith

Deborah Smith BSc (Hons), MSc, MAPP, MBPsS is a Positive Psychologist with over 25 years of professional experience as a psychotherapist working with individuals and groups. Best known for her work in wellbeing and mindfulness with WeightWatchers (WW) and writing a monthly Q&A page in WW magazine, Deborah has taught mindfulness and meditation across the UK and internationally for over 25 years. She runs corporate wellbeing workshops and residential wellbeing retreats, is a guest lecturer at Roehampton University and has a private practice in Bath.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lucy on October 13, 2023

I really enjoyed the practical activities to measure and increase happiness, and the colourful illustrations and informal writing style make what could be a technical subject relatable. Unlike a lot of books on positivity, this book has no woo woo vibes! It’s got a strong scientific basis. And Smith’......more

Goodreads review by Steven on September 01, 2022

Good book but lacks a lot of clarity and character. People could find good advice in here but it sometimes comes off as common sense without much idea towards how different personalities could use the info.......more

Goodreads review by Sophie on April 23, 2025

Great self help book on how to improve your happiness.Very practical not just theory a very useful book for those who want to increase their happiness.......more

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