- Title:
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The Science of Happiness: The six principles of a happy life and the seven strategies for achieving it
- Written by:
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Brendan Kelly
- Read by:
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Sam O'Mahony
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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7
- Duration:
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7 hours 42 minutes
- Published:
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April 01 2021
- Available Date:
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April 01 2021
- Age Category:
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Adult
- ISBN:
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9781867523970
- Genres:
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Non-fiction; Emotional Wellbeing; Lifestyle - Wellbeing; Psychology
- Publisher:
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Bolinda audio
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Sam O'Mahony is an earnest narrator who enhances this exploration of factors that influence happiness. His delivery is crisp, clear, and fluid as he explains the range of genetic and situational variables that can affect people's moods across the general population. With his confident yet relaxed delivery, O'Mahoney wins listeners over. He inspires confidence in the research of the author, a psychiatrist. Fans of the personal growth genre will enjoy this title, which is part introspection and part historical overview of happiness studies. O'Mahony informs as he entertains, making the hour-long chapters fly by. He creates the feeling that we are hearing a series of interesting lectures. This smooth, well-delivered performance will be enjoyed by a wide range of listeners.
AudioFile Magazine
The Science of Happiness is a relatively new area of scientific research and in this timely audiobook, leading psychiatrist Professor Brendan Kelly sifts through the most up-to-date findings to arrive at a comprehensive set of principles and strategies that are scientifically proven to increase happiness levels.
The latest scientific research reveals some fascinating facts about happiness. The age of greatest unhappiness is 47. Up to 50% of our range of happiness is determined by our genes. Conservatives are happier than liberals. Having a baby increases your happiness levels for two years. Finland is the happiest country in the world. Discover the latest scientific facts about happiness and the proven principles and strategies for increasing yours – without having to move to Finland.
The science of happiness is a new and flourishing area of scientific research that provides us with a clear understanding of what actually makes us happy. In this timely audiobook, leading psychiatrist Professor Brendan Kelly examines the most up-to-date findings to arrive at a comprehensive set of principles and strategies that are scientifically proven to increase happiness levels. Combining research evidence with scientific, psychological and even spiritual advice, it will enable us to chart a happier path through our complex world.
Professor Kelly examines features of the brain that lead us to think the way we do, common misconceptions about happiness, interesting facts about happiness trends around the world and the research that can empower us to create the circumstances for happiness to flourish in our lives.