7 Best Books to Help You Master the Art of Happiness ...

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This is one of my favorite books about the art of happiness and it is packed full of words of wisdom from the happiness guru himself, the Dalai Lama. Have you ever seen pictures of this man scowling or frowning? He is always smiling. This fabulous book looks at questions that concern us all, such as why so many people are unhappy and why we suffer. This is certainly a must-read for anyone interested in the idea of happiness in this hectic world.

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This is a fabulous book by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Csikszentmihalyi has conducted some investigations into the state of consciousness known as flow. Have you ever been so engrossed in something that time becomes irrelevant and nothing else seems to matter? During this state, people experience creativity and deep enjoyment. Csikszentmihalyi's book teaches us how we can bring more of this into our lives.

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One day, Rubin realized that she wasn't spending time on what really mattered and time was quickly running out. Ever had that feeling? I know I have. Gretchen Rubin tells the story of how she decided to make changes in her life. Over twelve months, she used ancient wisdom coupled with current scientific research to find out what makes us truly happy. And the conclusion? Well, I won't spoil it for you but she realizes that even small changes can make a big difference.

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Seligman is a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a guru on the subject of positive psychology. According to Seligman, there are four factors that can help us live more fulfilled lives. They are: positive emotions, an engagement with what one is doing, good relationships and a sense of accomplishment.

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This is another fabulous book about happiness but it's a little different to some of the other books on the subject. It takes an engaging and witty look at the subject, making it both entertaining and intriguing. If you think you know what makes you happy then Gilbert gives you some interesting things to think about. Gilbert looks at how our minds work and how we could be standing in the way of our own happiness.

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What if we could hardwire our brains for more happiness? Dr. Hanson offers four steps which help strengthen our brains to balance negativity with positivity and be happier. Sounds perfect. After all, who doesn't want more inner peace, confidence and happiness in their lives?!

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Meditation is incredibly beneficial, there's no doubt about it. It reduces stress and helps us to experience inner calm. If you're new to meditation Sharon Salzberg can help you harness the power of this ancient practice and in just 28 days, you will see a difference in your outlook on life. Not only does she explain how meditation works, she gives you meditation practices you can use to become happier and more fulfilled in life.

Have you read any of the above books on happiness? Perhaps you have some recommendations. I would love to hear!