"Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." - Abraham Lincoln Happiness is contagious, and it can change our emotions even when we're feeling sad. More than just a passing mood, it can sometimes feel out of reach as we become bogged down in daily stresses and become consumed by negativity. The Little Book of Happiness will show you how to live in the moment, flourish as an individual, and improve your wellbeing. Through uplifting tips, positive quotes, and simple exercises, learn how to let go and reclaim your smile.

Are you happy? If the answer is yes, enjoy it. If it’s a no, relax, and be patient. It will return. Happiness comes and goes. The Little Book of Happiness explains how to search for, and enjoy, this sometimes elusive state. This essential guide is packed full of mindful wisdom and practical tips to show you how to smile, relax and find a happier path.

What is happiness? What can we do to be happier? Why does happiness matter? In this beautifully illustrated little book, leading Positive Psychologist Miriam Akhtar introduces us to the key ingredients of a well-lived and fulfilling life. Drawing on her expert knowledge of the Science of Happiness, the author shares 12 evidence-based Happiness Habits and the key practices that will help us obtain and sustain happiness in our daily lives - such as connecting with others, feeling gratitude, spending time in nature, being mindful, savouring the moment and practising positive emotion. Bursting with practical, accessible tools and easy-to-follow exercises, this little book offers readers invaluable advice on how to create the best conditions for a happy life, well lived.

A collection of thoughtful and affecting writing on happiness-the first in a series of inspirational books from O. Magazine.

This Little Book is about...Being as happy as we are capable of beingLiving up to our full potentialFinding lasting happiness and our purpose in lifeLearning to be happy now!... making the best of ourselves and our lives