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The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It Kindle Edition

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Scientists and academics have spent entire careers investigating what makes people happy. But hidden in obscure scholarly journals and reports, their research is all too often inaccessible to ordinary people. Now the bestselling author of the 100 Simple Secrets series distills the scientific findings of over a thousand of the most important studies on happiness into easy-to-digest nuggets of advice. Each of the hundred practices is illustrated with a clear example and illuminated by a straightforward explanation of the science behind it to show you how to transform a ho-hum existence into a full and happy life.

    • Believe in yourself: Across all ages, and all groups, a solid belief in one's own abilities increases life satisfaction by about 40 percent, and makes us happier both in our home lives and in our work lives.

    • Turn off your TV: Watching too much TV can triple our hunger for more possessions, while reducing our personal contentment by about 5 percent for every hour a day we watch.

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    Scientists and academics have spent entire careers investigating what makes people happy. But hidden in obscure scholarly journals and reports, their research is all too often inaccessible to ordinary people. Now the bestselling author of the 100 Simple Secrets series distills the scientific findings of over a thousand of the most important studies on happiness into easy-to-digest nuggets of advice. Each of the hundred practices is illustrated with a clear example and illuminated by a straightforward explanation of the science behind it to show you how to transform a ho-hum existence into a full and happy life.

      • Believe in yourself: Across all ages, and all groups, a solid belief in one's own abilities increases life satisfaction by about 40 percent, and makes us happier both in our home lives and in our work lives.

      • Turn off your TV: Watching too much TV can triple our hunger for more possessions, while reducing our personal contentment by about 5 percent for every hour a day we watch.

      About the Author

      David Niven, Ph.D., bestselling author of the 100 Simple Secrets series, is a psychologist and social scientist who teaches at Ohio State University.

      David Niven, Ph.D., es el autor de los bestsellers internacionales Los 100 Secretos de la Gente Exitosa, y Los 100 Secretos de las Buenas Relaciones. Es psicólogo y científico social, y enseña en la Florida Atlantic University.

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      • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperOne; 1st edition (March 17, 2009)
      • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 17, 2009
      • Language ‏ : ‎ English
      • File size ‏ : ‎ 305 KB
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      • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
      • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0062516507
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        David was in the basement of the library at Ohio State University looking across mountains of research reports that would never reach the people who most needed them. There was research on life satisfaction, relationships, prosperity, parenting, all manner of good things. But no regular person was ever going to come to the basement to read about how they could make their lives better. And if they did, they would find the reports filled with stuffy jargon produced by academics writing to impress other academics. Later that day, David launched a project to bring that research to people who could use it. Today, David is known internationally for translating powerful research findings into practical advice anyone can apply to their daily lives. Published in more than two dozen languages, David’s books show that a more satisfying life can be had with small, sustainable changes in our actions and attitudes.

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      Customers find the book non-tedious, short, and sweet. They also appreciate the research and find it informative.

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      Customers find the book non-tedious, simple, and cute. They also appreciate the short chapters, which distill the most important factors of key concepts.

      "...Easy to just read a page or two at a time. I'm sure I'll pass the book on to others." Read more

      "...value of this book is that it shows you that being happy does not have to be complicated or linked to making a lot of money...." Read more

      "...I like that each 'chapter' or 'advice' is written short, with a story to explain it with and listed credits of studies to show that you are not..." Read more

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      A simple book for 100 simple secrets! Very good I think it's a very easy fun book. It reminds us of how we keep happy. Most of these we know already but we tend to forget so here is a nice book that will help us along to keep a happy person. We have to believe in our selves! I won this book in Amazon giveaway thanks for the change! Will leave a review on my blog. Give this book a try it's very nice.
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      J. Bechtel
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book with a nice combo of documented study ...
      Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2015
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      Great little book with a nice combo of documented study info and real world applications. Easy to just read a page or two at a time. I'm sure I'll pass the book on to others.
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      4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the bathroom
      Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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      A good toilet read.
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      Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
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      Seller was Kansasheartland and provided timely service. The book was exactly as described, wrapped securely with a gracious note included. She could give lessons in great customer service!
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      Leo A
      3.0 out of 5 stars a nice quick read
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      A little book that will make you think. The only draw back that I noticed was the study the author used for his conclusions were primarily from the 1990's so the examples are sometimes.not time revelant. I would still recommed this as book to buy.
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      RufusWoodyIII
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
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      The book was delivered on time in perfect condition. I have read the entire book (slowly, of course) and it contains a wealth of valuable information. I liked it so well that I ordered the other books in this series and am working my way through them with just as much enthusiasm!
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      Kat Leo
      5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading.
      Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2021
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      This book offers great insight into how we can live a happier life. We individually have to make and find our own happiness.
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      KT
      4.0 out of 5 stars reconnect with your own happiness
      Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2014
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      The value of this book is that it shows you that being happy does not have to be complicated or linked to making a lot of money. It is an objective observation related to 'happiness' but do not buy it with the idea of replicating others as to what makes them happy. Use it as an inspiration to find your own happiness and satisfaction in life.
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      cliff Schwenker
      5.0 out of 5 stars fanastic read
      Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2012
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      This book has the all the thoughts and guidance included,, all a person needs is the desire and energy to keep trying to stay as focused as possible. I not only borrowed this book in my library but then ordered it so I will be able to reread this book every 6 months or so. Every time i achieve a new level of happiness I intend to reread this book and notch up my awareness and level/
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      高居　佐紀
      5.0 out of 5 stars シンプルで理解しやすい
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      Jeet
      4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
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      boring like science
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      Lisa Miller
      5.0 out of 5 stars FAB
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2013
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      A easy to reed book with useful tips which can be added into your everyday life with no fuss and which makes you a better person for it.
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      Eve
      4.0 out of 5 stars Denen was abschauen die's schon richtig machen....
      Reviewed in Germany on January 9, 2013
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      Leicht und locker geschireben, kann man an beliebiger Seite aufschlagen und einiges über seinen eigenen Alltag nachdenken und bewusster werden. :)
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      4.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2013
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      This is a very easy book to read, as each 'secret' is short and to the point. The chapters are both anecdotal and backed up by research findings. If you're looking to change, or reinforce your perceptions, you could begin here.
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