Books Equal Happiness

You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy books and that’s kind of the same thing.

While some of us seem to be born with a (sometimes irritating) sunnier disposition, psychologically speaking, happiness is not based on our current conditions. Happiness is actually something that is learnt. That’s right. Happiness is not something that happens to you — it’s a skill that requires training and practices, just like any other skill that you possess. The best part is that this also means that those thought patterns you might know all too well of, “I’ll be happy when…” are not actually real.

And what better way to train your brain than with books? Maybe you need some serious help in feeling satisfied with your life or maybe you consider yourself a decently happy person, but you could use some help with managing stress, taking control of your life, or dealing with anxiety. No matter where you are on the happiness square, we can all work that happiness muscle to get healthier, more confident, and live more joyfully. And books are definitely one of the best ways to get there.

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