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A structured, uplifting experiment in finding extraordinary joy within the boundaries of an ordinary life. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The happiness project.
- uplifting
- motivated
- reflective
- cozy
- 01
Stumbling on happiness
Daniel Gilbert
A hilarious and humbling tour through the blind spots of the human mind that will make you rethink everything you thought you wanted.
- 02
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Richard Wiseman · 2010
A brisk, science-backed antidote to toxic positivity that offers bite-sized psychological hacks for everyday life.
- 03
The happiness advantage
Shawn Achor
A refreshing, science-backed permission slip to put your own joy before your ambition.
- 04
The how of happiness
Sonja Lyubomirsky
A scientifically grounded, deeply encouraging roadmap to taking the reins of your own well-being.
- 05
Happier
Tal Ben-Shahar · 2007
An inspiring, scientifically grounded primer on cultivating daily joy and lasting fulfillment.
- 06
Tiny Habits
B. J. Fogg
A guilt-free, scientifically backed sigh of relief for anyone exhausted by the demands of radical self-improvement.
- 07
The 100 simple secrets of happy people
Niven, David
A pocket-sized dose of optimism that translates dense psychological research into actionable, everyday joy.
- 08
Flourish
Martin E. P. Seligman
An encouraging, science-backed exploration of what it means to truly thrive and cultivate lasting well-being.
- 09
Big Magic
Elizabeth Gilbert
A warm, conversational permission slip to stop agonizing over your art and start playing with it.
- 10
The Happiness Trap
Russ Harris
A compassionate, paradigm-shifting guide that offers profound relief by teaching you to stop fighting your own mind.
- 11
Happy money
Elizabeth Dunn
A breezy, science-backed guide that flips the script on personal finance, focusing on how to buy joy rather than just accumulate wealth.
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Spark Joy
Marie Kondo
A soothing, practical companion that turns the chore of tidying into a mindful practice of self-discovery.
