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Build the life you want : the art and science of getting happier

Title
  1. Build the life you want : the art and science of getting happier / Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey.
Published by
  1. [New York] : Portfolio/Penguin, [2023]
  2. ©2023
Author
  1. Brooks, Arthur C., 1964-

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Additional authors
  1. Winfrey, Oprah
Description
  1. xxvi, 242 pages : illustration; 22 cm
Summary
  1. "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" --
Subject
  1. Happiness
  2. Change (Psychology)
  3. Self-realization
Genre/Form
  1. Self-help publications.
Contents
  1. 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.
Call number
  1. JFD 23-2098
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (pages [209]-242).
Author
  1. Brooks, Arthur C., 1964- author.
Title
  1. Build the life you want : the art and science of getting happier / Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey.
Publisher
  1. [New York] : Portfolio/Penguin, [2023]
Copyright date
  1. ©2023
Type of content
  1. text
Type of medium
  1. unmediated
Type of carrier
  1. volume
Bibliography
  1. Includes bibliographical references (pages [209]-242).
Added author
  1. Winfrey, Oprah, author.
Other form:
  1. Online version: Brooks, Arthur C. Build the life you want New York : Portfolio/Penguin, [2023] 9780593545416 (DLC) 2023019087 (OCoLC)1378309382
LCCN
  1. 2023019086
ISBN
  1. 9780593545409 (hardcover)
  2. 0593545400 (hardcover)
  3. 9780593545416 (ebook)
  4. 9780593792995 (large print)
  5. 0593792998
Research call number
  1. JFD 23-2098
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