Attention rat racers, hedonists and nihilists! If your lifestyle doesn’t bring you enjoyment, fulfillment and happiness, then you need to read Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment (McGraw-Hill; Hardback; 224 pages; $21.95) by Tal Ben-Shahar. Ben-Shahar, who teaches the most popular course at Harvard University – Positive Psychology, believes that happiness can be learned and earned. In his book, he defines happiness and the components of a happy life, and he instructs you on how to apply and meditate on happiness.
Happier comes complete with Time-Ins, which remind you to reflect on what you have just read, and Exercises for a deeper understanding of the material.