"Can You be Happy in 28 Days"

The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want
by Sonja Lyubomirsky

This is the best single book about positive psychology to have on your shelf. “Is it possible to become happier?” and “Why does it matter?” Sonja Lyubomirsky, the author explains why taking action to be happier is not a silly goal, though construction of happiness is a better description than pursuit. She argues that one’s happiness is about 50% determined by genetics (the happiness set point).

Then only about 10% is determined by the things we tend to pursue in the name of happiness: life circumstances such as wealth, possessions, occupation, living conditions, family relationships, church membership. The remaining 40% is determined by habits, behaviors, and thought patterns that we can directly address with intentional action. She argues that it is much more fruitful to address the 40% associated with our own behavior than it is to pursue the 10% associated with life circumstances.

In the above video, the Dr Oz 28 Day Challenge to get Happy and stay happy begins with Debbie Downer is explained. Debbie is not depressed she just sees things in a negative way all the time. As she says the glass is always half empty instead of half full. Dr oz says you can be happy in 28 days. Sonya Lyubomirsky joined Dr Oz in this segment of the show explaining the consequences of unhappy, negative emotions and how they can invade your professional and personal relationships, and erode your self-esteem. How to get rid of the negativity by focusing on what makes you happy.      

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