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It’s book 52 of 2023 and it’s a brilliant read.

“A happier you” by Dr Mukesh Jain is a thought-provoking and insightful book that explores the art and science of happiness and provides readers with strategies to achieve peak joy in both work and life. The book is well-structured and informative, covering a wide range of topics related to happiness, including mindfulness, gratitude, teamwork, friendships and many others.

From what happiness is, to the science of happiness to is there a set point of happiness, Dr Mukesh Jain discusses the concept of happiness and how it is different for each one of us. He shares the case studies and examples from various researchers and psychologists where readers gain a clear understanding of the concept of happiness and how it differs for each individual.

I loved the way he explains the concept in a simple, detailed and interesting way. The author’s writing style is captivating and keeps the reader interested throughout. The use of charts and illustrations also helps to enhance understanding. One of the unique aspects of this book is the inclusion of Happiness Playbook Tools at the end of each chapter. These tools provide readers with actionable tasks and strategies to incorporate into their daily lives.

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The concepts discussed here are practical and to the point. The author shares about how our mind shapes our experiences and how a simple change in thought can change the whole purpose.

At Times, the book can be overwhelming due to the numerous references and details provided, the author offers many recommendations for further reading and includes interesting examples and experiments that readers can apply to their own lives.

Overall, “A happier you” is a well-researched and interesting read that can have long-term benefits for readers who are willing to incorporate the strategies and tools provided into their daily lives.

The author shares what we feel in our daily routine. Be it peer pressure or negative energy from someone, gossip and a lot more. He talks about fixed and growth mindsets, mindfulness, how we can create the right environment in our teams, money and happiness, how being grateful helps, the formula for friendship and love and a lot more. The book is well-researched, detailed, and straightforward.

Summary

All of us want to be happy. Whether our dreams are about professional success, spiritual fulfilment, a sense of connection, a purpose in life, or love , we cover those things since we believe that they will make us happier. We think, if I just get that raise, or hit that next sales target, I shall be happy. If I can just get that next good grade, I will be happy. If I lose those five pounds, I will be happy and so on. Success comes first, then happiness. The only problem is that this formula is broken. This success-central hypothesis has created a wrong perception of our personal and professional universe. Ground-breaking research in the fields of positive psychology and neuroscience has proven in no uncertain terms that the relationship between success and happiness works the other way around. Thanks to this cutting-edge science, we now know that happiness is the precursor to success, not merely the result.  

Remaking yourself a happier person and living a flourishing and meaningful life is entirely in your hands, if you are willing to bring to bear some effort and commitment, are ready, and only if you understand how to proceed. A Happier You can be taken as the Art of happiness based on the Science of Happiness! 

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