The Happiness Cure
Why You're Not Built for Constant Happiness, and How to Enjoy the Journey
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- USD 10.99
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- USD 10.99
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“Anders Hansen’s work is the antidote to our modern-day struggles.”—Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, author of The Stress Solution
Find long-term meaning and contentment in the journey of life with The Happiness Cure by internationally bestselling, award-winning psychiatrist and viral TEDx speaker Dr. Anders Hansen.
As a species, we’ve never had it so good. We’re living longer and healthier lives than ever before; the sum of human knowledge and endless entertainment are only ever a few clicks away. So why are we in the midst of a mental health crisis?
In The Happiness Cure, psychiatrist and well-being guru Dr. Anders Hansen presents a groundbreaking guide that explores the evolutionary roots of happiness and provides practical steps to help readers find true fulfillment. By combining cutting-edge neuroscientific research with relatable stories of ordinary individuals, Dr. Hansen offers a fresh perspective that challenges conventional thinking: the human brain isn’t naturally wired for happiness. The Happiness Cure provides actionable strategies to navigate the complexities of modern life, finding joy along the way. With expertise and credibility, Dr. Anders Hansen empowers readers to take charge of their own happiness journey. Embark on a transformative path toward long-term contentment and discover the keys to a more fulfilling life.
· Learn about the neural pathway hacks to contentment as you explore the intricate relationship between the human brain and happiness through the latest neuroscientific research and captivating real-life stories.
· Gain inspiration from relatable stories of ordinary individuals who have applied the principles outlined in the book to their everyday lives.
· Embrace a radical new approach to fulfillment utilizing the science of happiness, focusing on long-term contentment instead of short-term gratification.
· Learn to better navigate the complexities of modern life and cultivate genuine happiness as you discover actionable strategies and practical steps.
· Benefit from the wealth of knowledge and expertise of Dr. Anders Hansen, a respected psychiatrist and viral TEDx speaker, as he guides you toward a deeper understanding of how to be happy.
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Recent spikes in depression, anxiety, and loneliness across the world have resulted from people forgetting that "we are biological beings," contends psychiatrist Hansen (The Attention Fix) in this solid study. For hundreds of thousands of years, humans lived in hunter-gatherer tribes of a few dozen people, got four to five hours of physical activity a day, and spent most of their time avoiding disease and other threats. The brain evolved for survival in these circumstances, creating neural mechanisms that are incompatible with humans' increasingly isolated, sedentary lifestyles and spurring epidemics of loneliness and depression. Unpacking the evolutionary underpinnings of these and other mental health issues, Hansen offers a few surprising insights, among them that depression may have evolved to ward off infection (long-term stress—which can weaken the body's immune system—causes depressive feelings "that make us withdraw" from society and its possible infectious agents). Such theories are revealing and cogently explained, even if the suggestions the author provides for grappling with modern stressors are nothing new (recommendations include expressing difficult feelings and breathing exercises). Still, it's a perceptive take on what's ailing modern society.
