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The guide challenges common happiness-industry myths and pairs scientific rigor with practical, human-centered tools. Readers explore emotional intelligence, self-reflection through mindfulness and journaling, and brain retraining via gratitude and perspective. The book also helps identify core values, character strengths, love languages, and purpose-driven intention to support sustainable, grounded wellbeing.","Table of Contents  \nCover  \nTable of Contents  \nTitle Page  \nCopyright  \nIntroduction  \nChapter 1: What is happiness?  \nHappiness is an emotional umbrella term  \nHedonia versus eudaemonia: The two distinct categories of  \nhappiness  \nThe PERMAH model: Six key ingredients of happiness  \nThe Hedonic Treadmill: Mistaking happiness as a destination  \nHappiness is a skill  \nChapter 2: Expanding your emotional intelligence  \nUnderstanding Goleman's five forms of emotional intelligence  \nGauging your emotional intelligence levels in five stages  \nBuilding emotional intelligence with five key tools  \nChapter 3: Learning to look inwards  \nThe science (and spirituality) of self-reflection and wellbeing  \nMeditation and mindfulness  \nJournaling  \nHead, heart and gut reflections  \nLiving from the gut up  \nChapter 4: Retraining your brain  \nNeuroplasticity: Your brain is more changeable than you think  \nGratitude: The art of noticing the good  \nExpectation: The thief of joy  \nRewiring perspective: The art of seeing clearly  \nRetraining your brain: A work in progress  \nChapter 5: Knowing yourself  \nUncovering and living your core values  \nDiscovering and using your character strengths  \nEmbracing your love languages  \nContinuing your journey to yourself  \nChapter 6: Directing your life  \nPurpose versus vision and intention  \nVision: Defining your destination  \nPurpose: What you show up for  \nIntentionality: Living like you mean it  \nLeading your life of happiness  \nConclusion: Every ending holds a new beginning  \nAcknowledgements  \nAbout Declan Edwards  \nAbout BU Happiness College  \nContinue your happiness and personal growth journey References and further reading  \nEnd User License Agreement  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nHow To Be Happy restores dignity to the pursuit of happiness. In a world obsessed with optimisation and performance, Declan Edwards treats happiness not as a reward for success or a personality trait, but as a set of human skills that can be learned, practised and shared. The result is a refreshingly grounded, human-centred guide that is both scientifically rigorous and genuinely useful.  \nHamza Khan, author and internationally renowned keynote speaker  \nGrounded in science. Rich in humanity. Free of BS. How To Be Happy dismantles the happiness industry's biggest myths and offers something tangible: the way to a richer, fuller life.  \nDr Justin Coulson, author, speaker and parenting expert  \nThis is the book that all humans need   and need to read. Declan's research and expertise on the subject of happiness is extraordinary and his commitment to the wellbeing of the world goes well beyond the written word. Sometimes books temporarily move you; this book guides you to be abetter, happier human.  \nKarl Treacher, CEO at The Culture Institute of Australia  \nThis book isn't just theory; it's a practical roadmap for cultivating happiness as a skill. Declan's ability to translate complex frameworks into actionable steps makes this a must-read for anyone seeking lasting happiness. At a time when stress and disconnection are at record highs, this book offers evidence-based strategies that can genuinely change lives. If you've ever wondered how to be happy, not just fleetingly but sustainably, this book is your guide.  \nDr Megan Lee, professor at Bond University  \nMy personal happiness strategy? Chocolate brownies. But How To Be Happy goes beyond the sugar high. Declan brings authenticity, humour and real-life insight to the often perplexing topic of happiness. This book cuts through wellness-washing with wit and wisdom, with practical tools for building genuine resilience. It's a clever, grounded, real-world guide to  \nsustainable happiness. If you're sceptical of fleeting highs and happiness books, start here.  \nRebecca Moulynox, GM of Great Place to Work ANZ  \nIn a world overflowing with advice on happiness, How To Be Happy stands out for one simple reason: it actually helps. 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