Happiness & Health: 9 Choices That Unlock the Powerful Connection Between the Twothings We Want Most

by Jen Seda, Rick Foster, Greg Hicks

Book Overview

The first practical guide to the physical benefits of positive emotions'from the national bestselling authors of How We Choose to Be Happy . Happiness & Health unravels the mysteries of the mindbody connection as it presents clinical, scientific, and anecdotal evidence that proves that the adoption of a set of simple behaviors'known collectively as the ?model of health can biochemically enhance health and well-being. Validated by international studies,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399535233
• ISBN13: 9780399535239
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Tarcherperigee
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Guide to using happiness to enhance health!

This book is a brisk read, but covers a lot of information on how individuals can build their health on a foundation of happiness. I found myself wanting more stories! And wanting more time devoted to the inspiring stories that illustrate the sources of joy and health outlined in the book. The authors travel across the globe and speak with people from all walks of life, asking these individuals to share their stories and philosophies about happiness and its role in the quest for vibrant lives and good health--something the authors call "Brilliant Health." Nine healthful practices emerge as significant in individuals' journeys toward health. These practices include setting positive "intentions" that guide our daily choices; being "accountable" for our progress on the journey toward good or poor health; seeking out our passions and taking time to think about them; devoting time to pursuing these passions; taking the time to "recast" traumatic experiences by seeing them as meaningful experiences that present new opportunities; creating hopeful options rather than giving up hope; being grateful for and appreciating the good things and wonderful people in our lives; giving to others and making sure to accept the things others wish to give to us; and finally, making sure we always tell the truth to ourselves and to others about what's going on in our lives. I enjoyed this book and plan to pass it on to a friend!