Main description:

The Serious Business of Being Happy combines scientific research and clinical experience to lay out a wealth of strategies to bring about happiness with oneself, other people, and daily life in general.

Suitable for a wide range of mental health professionals, the book provides an applicable, comprehensive step-by-step approach to fulfilling a happy life. Chapters draw on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy theory and practice to illustrate key areas where happiness can be maximized, including identifying life purpose and sacred principles, finding happiness with oneself, and finding happiness with others. Also included is a personalized "Happiness Action Plan," along with case examples, exercises, and reflections, to translate the ideas into concrete action.

Leaving aside the psychobabble and feel-good cliches, The Serious Business of Being Happy is a valuable resource for practitioners working with individuals to build a positive psychology in everyday life.

Contents:

Part I. The Happiness Foundation 1. The Happiness Challenges 2. Visioning Happiness 3. The Happiness Mindsets Part II. The Happiness Practices 4. Live Your Passionate Purpose 5. Happiness With Yourself 6. Happiness With Others 7. Happiness With Life 8. Live Your Ethical Principles Part III. Your Happiness Action Plan 9. Creating Your Happiness Action Plan (HAP) Part IV. Sustaining Happiness for Life 10. Sustaining Happiness Action: The Psychological Way 11. Sustaining Happiness Action: The Philosophic Way