Sonja Lyubomirsky Books
Sonja Lyubomirsky is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside. She is an associate editor of the Journal of Positive Psychology and the recipient of many academic grants and prizes. These include a $1 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health, which helped to fund some of the research upon which The How of Happiness is based.
The How of Happiness
What's The How of Happiness about?
The How of Happiness (2007) provides a completely scientific guide to becoming a happier person. Drawing from a wide array of empirical research, it explains how we can increase our levels of happiness by changing our thoughts and behaviors.
Who should read The How of Happiness?
- Self-help fans looking for advice on how to be happy
- Self-help skeptics wanting a more scientific approach to the topic
- All those who wonder what they can do to improve their mood
The Myths of Happiness
What's The Myths of Happiness about?
The Myths of Happiness (2013) takes aim at the idea that happiness – or unhappiness – can be tied to significant life events, like marriage or job loss. It argues that happiness doesn’t come from attaining socially approved milestones, such as snagging a promotion or buying a big house; this is just one of modern society’s great myths. When we buy into this myth, we prevent ourselves from finding authentic happiness.
Who should read The Myths of Happiness?
- Couples feeling bored in a long-term relationship
- Employees who just can’t seem to find job satisfaction
- Anyone who’s scared to make big life changes