The Happiness Hack

Neuroscientists are confirming what Buddhists have long known: we have more control over our minds than we think. In one friendly, action-oriented book, Ellen PetryLeanse integrates insights from science and spirituality about how we can train the brain to create the life -and future - we want. - Wade Roush, journalist, futurist, and host of Soonish(soonishpodcast.org) If you want to be more happy, productive, calm, and fulfilled (and who doesn't?), then this is the book for you. Wisdom and wonder bursts out of every page, along with clear and simple explanations of the science behind what goes on in our heads. Your life -and your brain -will never be the same again. - Roz Savage, Guinness World Record Holder and Lecturer at Yale University In today's stressful, complex world, who among us wouldn't benefit from a happiness boost? Ellen Leanse breaks down the process of achieving happiness with understandable and useful examples that merge brain science and well-researched wisdom, in this approachable, fascinating, helpful book. A must read! - Lynda Weinman, Educator, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist; Co-Founder, lynda.com The Happiness Hack is a user's manual for the brain. It makes neuroscience understandable, relevant, and practical, providing a friendly, actionable guide to putting your brain to work for you. - Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products, founder of The Habit Summit Leanse condenses research based in neurological science into an easy-to-read format. Recommended. - Library Journal