The Little Book of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Living Better
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Research indicates that just six high-value experiences a day will increase your happiness.
Studies done at Oxford University show that at least half of your happiness comes from having a rich social network—a close group of people who truly care about you. Unsurprisingly, those who serve others tend to have the strongest social connections.
In The Little Book of Happiness, noted neuroscientist Dr. Paul J. Zak shows you how to invest in relationships so you can truly thrive.
Each chapter of The Little Book of Happiness defines one of the forty-five cardinal virtues, describes how it affects the brain, and provides scientifically sound practices for developing it. You’ll also gain access to a free app to personally track your progress as you complete each happiness-expanding exercise.
Discover how adding a daily dose of six—or more—quality experiences can change your life for the better! Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers generally describe The Little Book of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Living Better as practical, readable, and encouraging, with many noting that Paul J. Zak’s science-backed advice is easy to apply. Some readers also mention that the book is short and approachable, which makes it useful as a quick personal-development read.
Feedback found around the web appears to be mostly positive, with the main appeal being the focus on relationships, daily habits, and measurable ways to improve well-being. A few readers looking for deeper academic detail may find it more introductory than exhaustive, but it is often framed as a useful, accessible guide to happiness.
On YouTube, there are videos that appear to discuss or feature the book and related happiness topics by Paul J. Zak. The search results included real YouTube watch URLs, but some results were only loosely related, so only directly relevant videos were selected.
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| Topic | Happiness |
Product Details
| Publisher | Houndstooth Press |
| Publication date | April 29, 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 116 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1544547870 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1544547879 |
| Item Weight | 4.3 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.29 x 8 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,081,143 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #535 in Popular Developmental Psychology #1,712 in Popular Psychology Personality Study #15,331 in Motivational Self-Help (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (41) |
