Displaying 1 of 1 2013 Format: Book Author: Lyubomirsky, Sonja. Title: The myths of happiness : what should make you happy but doesn't, what shouldn't make you happy but does / Sonja Lyubomirsky. Publisher, Date: New York : Penguin Press, 2013. Description: 298 pages ; 24 cm Summary: Lyubomirsky isolates the major turning points of adult life, looking to both achievements and failures to reveal that our misconceptions about the impact of such events is perhaps the greatest threat to our long-term well-being. Subjects: Happiness. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Introduction. The myths of happiness -- pt. 1. Connections. I'll be happy when ... I'm married to the right person ; I can't be happy when ... my relationship has fallen apart ; I'll be happy when ... I have kids ; I can't be happy when ... I don't have a partner -- pt. 2. Work and money. I'll be happy when ... I find the right job ; I can't be happy when ... I'm broke ; I'll be happy when ... I'm rich -- pt. 3. Looking back. I can't be happy when ... the test results were positive ; I can't be happy when ... I know I'll never play shortstop for the Yankees ; I can't be happy when ... the best years of my life are over -- Conclusion. Where happiness is really found. LCCN: 2012030936 ISBN: 9781594204371 1594204373 9780143124511 014312451X Other Number: 796756303 System Availability: 3 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 3 Control Number: 346310 # Local items in: 3 # System items in: 3 Call Number: 152.42 Lyubomir Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
