The Good Life
Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2023.
Format: Book
Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Description: ix, 341 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
"What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life."--Provided by publisher.
Contents:
What makes a good life? -- Why relationships matter -- Relationships on the winding road of life -- Social fitness : keeping your relationships in the good shape -- Attention to relationships : your best investment -- Facing the music : adapting to challenges in your relationships -- The person beside you : how intimate relationships shape our lives -- Family matters -- The good life at work : investing in connections -- All friends have benefits -- Conclusion: It's never too late to be happy.
Subjects:
Harvard Study of Adult Development.
Happiness -- Social aspects.
Happiness -- Psychological aspects.
Happiness -- Research.
Well-being.
Relationship quality.
Interpersonal relations.
Quality of life.
Harvard Study of Adult Development.
Happiness -- Social aspects.
Happiness -- Psychological aspects.
Happiness -- Research.
Well-being.
Relationship quality.
Interpersonal relations.
Quality of life.
ISBN:
9781982166694
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HEALTH Self-Help Wal | Wheatley (Shandon) | Nonfiction | Out (Due: 5/13/2024) |
Includes bibliographical references and index.