Product Description

Based on scientific research and psychological studies of real people, these 100 practices, attitudes, and habits have been proven to transform a unhappy existence into a full and happy life. Experts have spent their careers investigating what makes people happy. While their methods are sound and their conclusions valuable, the results often remain hidden in obscure scholarly journals. At last, social scientist and psychologist David Niven, Ph. D., has cut through the scientific gobbledygook. After examining over a thousand of the most recent and important scholarly studies into the psychological traits of happy people and uncovering their most promising discoveries into the causes of happiness. Dr. Niven presents 100 easy-to-digest nuggets of advice: 'Enjoy what you have.' 'Believe in Yourself.' Grounded in science, his approach is fresh, useful, and inspiring.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #512217 in Books
• Published on: 2000-11-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

About the Author
David Niven, Ph.D., teaches at Florida Atlantic University and is the author of The Missing Majority His research has been published in Social Science Quarterly, The Journal of Balck Studies, and The Harvard International Journal of Press and Politics. He lives in Delray Beach, Florida.

Customer Reviews

I recommend it highly
This book features advice, the science of happiness, and brief accounts of real people reaping the rewards of following these practices (or suffering the consequences if they do not).

It is neither a boring, dry, technical textbook of psychology, nor is it a bouncy, meaningless, 'slogans and nonsense' typical self-help book.

Instead, it is a very readable mix of scientific findings with a healthy dose of advice and examples.

It is laid out with 100 separate entries, and can be read straight through or referred to now and again as way to pick yourself up or redirect your thoughts and efforts.

If you are thinking about reading a book on this topic, I think this is the one that you will find the most useful.

Not for those who want clear instructions on how to be happy
If you are looking for clear instructions and guidelines on how to be a happy person this is not the book for you. The book is a pleasant and very quick read and is most probably very accurate however it is no magic wand. I read the book in a couple of hours and nothing has changed in my life. Maybe you have to keep reading it ....?