The Science of Happiness: Seven Lessons for Living Well by Bruce Hood - Paperback - Popular Psychology & Wellbeing Book

Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781398526419 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Age Range: Adult / General Non-Fiction Overview The Science of Happiness: Seven Lessons for Living Well is a brand-new paperback by award-winning psychologist Bruce Hood, Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Bristol. Drawing on his hugely popular university course of the same name, Hood distils decades of research into seven practical, evidence-based lessons for building genuine, lasting happiness — a smart, warm guide for anyone wondering why happiness feels elusive. About the Book Why do so many of us start life happy as children, only to become dissatisfied, anxious adults? In The Science of Happiness, Bruce Hood tackles this question head-on, arguing that the modern obsession with self-care has got it backwards. Real, sustained happiness, he shows, comes not from turning inward but from genuine connection with others. Hood created the most popular course at the University of Bristol on this subject, and this book distils that teaching into seven clear, actionable lessons designed to help readers break negative thought patterns, escape unhelpful comparison traps, and find more presence and joy in everyday life. Blending rigorous psychological research with wit and warmth, Hood challenges popular wellness myths, replacing them with a grounded, scientifically supported framework for living well. The book has earned praise from leading happiness researchers, including Laurie Santos of Yale's The Happiness Lab and Robert Waldinger, author of The Good Life. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious about the psychology of contentment, this book offers a refreshingly honest, practical route towards a happier, more connected life — without empty platitudes or quick fixes. It's a book that rewards slow reading and reflection, encouraging readers to try small, tangible changes rather than chase an unattainable ideal of constant positivity