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International Day of Happiness March 20th

The International Day of Happiness represents a shift in global attitudes towards wellbeing and the recognition of happiness as a human right.

Belleville Public Library

10 items

  • The best-selling author offers a new collection of satirical and humorous essays that chronicle his own life and ordinary moments that turn beautifully absurd.
    BookNew York : Little, Brown and Company, 2022. — 814.54 SED
  • Happy as a Dane

    10 Secrets of the Happiest People in the World

    Rydahl, Malene
    Explores ten aspects of Danish life that afford them high levels of happiness and fulfillment, including trust, education, freedom, equal opportunities, realism, respect, work-life balance, relationship with money, modesty, and gender…
    BookNew York : W.W. Norton & Company, 2017. — 158.1 RYD
  • "New York Times bestselling authors Marc and Angel Chernoff deliver inspiring, actionable advice for keeping relationships strong--for couples, parents, friends, and more" (Provided by publisher)
    BookNew York : TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2021. — 158.2 CHE
  • "Television icon and social media superstar Josh Peck's debut self-help-memoir-essay-collection-sharp and hilarious reflections on why happiness is the worst, and lessons for finding blissful contentment instead" (Provided by publisher)
    BookSan Francisco : HarperOne, and imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2022. — BIO 791.45028 PECP
  • The Courage to Be Happy

    the Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You That True Contentment Is Within Your Power

    Kishimi, Ichirō, 1956-,
    In this follow-up to the international phenomenon The Courage to Be Disliked, discover how to reconnect with your true self, experience true happiness, and live the life you want.
    BookToronto, Ontario : Simon & Schuster Canada, 2019. — 150.19 KIS
  • Life's Messy, Live Happy

    Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content

    Wakeman, Cy
    Life's Messy, Live Happy is about dramatically changing the level of happiness you feel in your daily life, by learning to disconnect happiness from external forces, stop worrying about the future, and realize that most of your negative…
    BookNew York : St. Martin's Press, 2022. — 158 WAK
  • "Through a series of supportive, surprising, and engaging prompts, How to be happy (or at least less sad) helps readers see things in a new light, and rediscover simple pleasures and everyday joy...or at least feel a little less sad."…
    BookNew York : Perigee, 2015. — 158.1 CRU
  • Ikigai

    the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

    García, Héctor, 1981-,
    "Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai -- the happiness of always being busy -- as revealed by the daily habits of the world's longest-living people." (Amazon)
    BookNew York : Penguin Books, 2017. — 613 GAR
  • The Happiness Trap

    How to Stop Struggling and Start Living

    Harris, Russ, 1966-
    The Happiness Trap is for everyone. Whether you’re lacking confidence, facing illness, coping with loss, working in a high-stress job, or suffering from anxiety or depression, this book will show you how to build authentic happiness, from…
    BookBoston : Shambhala, 2022. — 158.1 HAR
  • The Art of Making Memories

    How to Create and Remember Happy Moments

    Wiking, Meik
    Meik Wiking presents a practical guide to creating memorable moments. Combining research on happiness and mnemonics, the author explores how peak experiences are made, stored, and remembered. Using data and diaries, interviews, global…
    Book[Toronto] : Penguin Canada, 2019. — 153.12 WIK