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10 Books To Bring You Happiness
4 Jan 2023
The new year is a time of regeneration and reflection, looking back at 2022 and deciding what we would like to do differently in 2023. Ultimate Library has curated a list of 10 titles that look at the ways we can be happier no matter our circumstances. From the power of nature over our minds to small ways we can find joy, these titles will ensure that 2023 really will be a happy new year.
by Sali Hughes
How to buy jeans that fit. Thirty-seven things to have in your kitchen cupboard. Tiny acts for mental health. This smart guide will help you navigate modern life, enabling you to save money and time. From useful, everyday tips such as how to cut your own fringe and how to buy great second-hand clothing, to the less talked about, agonising questions like how to split finances with your partner and how to grieve, Guardian beauty editor Sali Hughes has advice on the big and the small, and everything in between.
by Meik Wiking
Our homes should be a place of comfort, a place to feel safe when we shut the door. Somewhere to be ourselves, to unwind and create special memories. Inspired by Danish design and traditions, this beautiful new book from Meik Wiking shares how to turn your home into a sanctuary and live like the happiest people in the world. No matter how much space you have or what your budget is, Wiking shows how you can use colour, light and space to create your happy place and celebrate cosiness the Danish way.
by Dr Lucy Maddox
Psychology underpins everything we do, encouraging many of us to fall into unhelpful patterns, again and again, each year. In A Year to Change Your Mind, consultant clinical psychologist Dr Lucy Maddox explains how psychological processes thread through our lives, pinpointing those issues most frequently encountered each month. Compelling, warm, and authoritative, this book is a gentle nudge towards improving your mental health and life, guided by the seasons.
by Isabel Hardman
Following her own mental health crisis, Isabel Hardman has become one of the most prominent voices on mental health in the UK. In The Natural Health Service, she draws on her own personal experiences, the latest research, and interviews with psychologists to examine the role that wildlife and exercise can play in coping with mental illness. An uplifting book that shows joy can be found in many forms, from sighting a shy kingfisher to finding a flower in a car park.
by Dr Michael Mosley
Based on the popular BBC podcast, Just One Thing, this book brings to life Dr Mosley’s mission to unearth small, simple things you can introduce into your routine which will have a big impact on your mental and physical health. He chats to experts, road tests all his tips and even enlists the help of some special guests to help you find that one small thing that could really make a difference to how you feel every day.
by Makoto Shinkai and Naruki Nagakawa
On the outskirts of Tokyo, in a neighbourhood crossed by a commuter railway, local cats weave their way through the lives and homes of their owners as they navigate difficult times. Against the urban backdrop of humming trains and private woes,
She And Her Cat
explores the gentle magic of the everyday. Populated by both the friendly and the feral, it reveals – with heartstopping clarity and warmth – how even in our darkest moments, community and connection may lead us to a happier place.
by Roxie Nafousi
This indispensable guide from Roxie Nafousi takes readers deeper into their inner healing journey, helping them to fulfil their potential and feel more empowered. Each chapter is filled with exercises for you to complete that are designed to cultivate self-awareness, reflection, and growth, and therefore empower and enhance your manifesting process. Roxie says, ‘this book is designed to really help people up-level their manifestation practice by empowering them with the tools they need to heal in profound ways’.
by Professor Dacher Keltner
From a foremost expert on the science of emotions,
Awe
is a ground-breaking exploration into the history, psychology and meaning of awe. Social psychologist Dacher Keltner has spent his career speaking to different groups of people about the good life. These conversations and his pioneering research have convinced him that happiness comes down to one thing: finding awe. At turns radical and profound, Awe is a field guide for how to uncover everyday wonder as a vital force within our lives.
by Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Now in his late seventies, Sir Ranulph Fiennes looks back on a lifetime of exploration and draws powerful, inspiring lessons that we can all use when faced with the tribulations of everyday life. Having achieved many legendary feats including crossing the polar ice caps and circumnavigating the world Fiennes teaches readers, alongside many other lessons he has learned, how to keep going, whatever life throws at you.
by Bear Grylls and Will Van Der Hart
Bear Grylls draws on his survival experience to share the principles that have helped him overcome fear, develop a positive mindset and break through the obstacles that limit success in everyday life. With emotional health advocate Will Van Der Hart,
Mind Fuel
offers you practical insights to help you to increase your resilience, combat stress and live life with confidence.
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