8 steps to happiness : an everyday handbook / Anthony M. Grant & Alison Leigh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grant, Anthony (Anthony M.), author.

Leigh, Alison, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Happiness--Psychological aspects.

Happiness.

Happiness--Popular works.

Self-actualization (Psychology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (93 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Carlton, Victoria : Victory Books, 2011.

Summary:

Based on the hit ABC TV series Making Australia Happy, this practical, everyday handbook shows you how to become a happier person in just eight weeks. The simple exercises and activities in 8 Steps to Happiness are profoundly effective and scientifically proven, and can lead to measurable physiological changes, from improved immune function to better sleep and increased physical strength. The 8 steps program gives you no-nonsense tools to make real change in your life.Using these techniques, you too can be on the road to a happier, healthier and more fulfilled life. And be warned: happiness is contagious!

Contents:

Intro

Title

Contents

Introduction

Part 1: Getting Started

Becoming happy

Making changes

Diet and nutrition

Sleep

Before you start

Part 2: 8 Steps to Happiness

Step 1: Goals and values

Step 2: Altruism and kindness

Step 3: Mindfulness

Step 4: Strengths and solutions

Step 5: Gratitude

Step 6: Forgiveness

Step 7: Social networks

Step 8: Reflect, review, renew

Part 3: The Science

Behind the Eight Steps program

Biochemical markers

Metabolic markers

Final thoughts

The Happy 100 Index

Bibliography

Acknowledgements

imprint.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780522860306

0522860303

OCLC:

1500761763