Seriously happy : 10 life-changing philosophy lessons from Stoicism to Zen to supercharge your mindset / Ben Aldridge.
"Seriously Happy is a highly practical self-help guide exploring 10 life-changing lessons based on teachings of the ancient philosophers. YA readers are encouraged to discover how Stoicism can improve your mental resilience; the calming, meditative influence of Zen; the decision-making prowess of Aristotle or the confidence-boosting ideas of the Cynic philosophers. As a young man, author Ben Aldridge struggled with debilitating anxiety and self-doubt, until he discovered Stoicism and other philosophieswhichhelped him restore balance, peace, and contentment in his life. In this book, Ben shares over 20 practical challenges rooted in ancient philosophy that will power upyour focus and confidence, improve your critical thinking, build mental resilience, and embrace happiness. The text is accompanied by gorgeous illustrations by Michelle Brackenborough. The challenges are based on ancient philosophical ideas - such as 'shame attacking', facing your fears, and appreciating the small things in life - as well as the ancient arts of Tai-Chi, Qi-Gong, and meditation. Seriously Happy shows how to harness the power of ancient philosophies to deal with the real-world stress and anxieties of today."--Amazon.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780711297807
- ISBN: 0711297800
- Physical Description: 164 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
- Publisher: Beverly, MA : Holler, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
General Note: | About the author: Ben Aldridge is a teacher, author, and speaker on philosophy, comfort zones, mental health, and adventure. He is the author of How to Control the Uncontrollable, How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable, and the Get Out of Your Comfort Zone Cards. Ben has spoken to audiences around the world, appeared on TV and radio, and has been interviewed on high-profile podcasts. His books have been translated into 6 languages and featured on a variety of best-seller lists. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Part 1: Introduction. What is your "happy"? -- Part 2: The philosophies. Power up your focus -- the zen philosophy -- Become seriously confident -- the cynics -- Boost your critical thinking -- the Socratic school -- A workout for your well-being -- Taoism -- Supercharge your mindset -- The stoics -- Decision time: Choose awesome -- Aristotle -- Grow resilience and bounce back -- Buddhism -- Find (serious) happiness! -- Epicurus -- Relationship reset -- The stoics (again) -- Level up your discipline -- a mix of ancient philosophies -- Part 3: Conclusion. Think like a philosopher. |
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Genre: | Self-help publications. Self-help publications. Livres de croissance personnelle. |
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Homer Public Library | YA 188 ALD (Text) | 000177645 | Teen Corner -- New | Available | - |