Build the life you want : the art and science of getting happier / Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brooks, Arthur C., 1964- author.

Winfrey, Oprah, author.

Contributor:

Howard R. Jachman Memorial Fund.

Lippincott Library Book Endowment Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Happiness.

Change (Psychology).

Self-realization.

Genre:

Self-help publications

Self-help publications.

Physical Description:

xxvii, 242 pages : illustration ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

[New York] : Portfolio/Penguin, [2023]

Summary:

"Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey combine their decades of experience studying happiness from every angle to show readers how to improve their lives right now, instead of waiting for the outside world to change. They offer a research-based work plan that shows the reader how to manage their emotions so they no longer control their outlook and behavior; turn life's inevitable difficulties and challenges into opportunities for growth; strengthen their family ties by managing expectations and building trust; create and preserve deep and lasting friendships at any age; develop an approach to work that fits their life and brings satisfaction; and find inner peace with a spiritual practice" -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: Albina's secret

Happiness is not the goal, and unhappiness is not the enemy

Managing your emotions. A note from Oprah

The power of metacognition

Choose a better emotion

Focus less on yourself

Building what matters. A note from Oprah

Build your imperfect family

Friendship that is deeply real

Work that is love made visible

Find your amazing grace

A note from Oprah

Conclusion: Now, become the teacher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [209]-242).

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Howard R. Jachman Memorial Fund.

Other Format:

Online version: Brooks, Arthur C. Build the life you want

ISBN:

9780593545409

0593545400

OCLC:

1378309626

Publisher Number:

99994793060