Books like Choosing happiness by Stephanie Dowrick

Sonja Lyubomirsky, a research psychologist at the University of California, reveals a research‑based, step‑by‑step plan to boost happiness in everyday life, drawing on studies with thousands of participants.

David Niven distills the science of happiness into 100 practical habits, attitudes, and practices. Each is backed by research and explained simply, guiding readers to transform everyday life into lasting contentment.

A collection of inspiring and comforting stories on relationships, motherhood, aging, and self-improvement, authored by Jack Canfield.

The bestselling author of The Artist's Way explores the hard work of finding inspiration and creative expression in The Sound of Paper.

Steve Chandler’s 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself provides practical, research‑backed techniques to break negative habits, boost confidence, and create an action plan for success in business and life.

Using decades of counseling experience, the authors explore how discipline‑heavy parenting can link unhappiness with affection, producing lifelong self‑defeating patterns and offering practical tools to break that cycle.

Finding your own North Star: A Step-by-Step Guide to Fulfilling Your Potential and Creating Joyful Lives

Discover the science of happiness and nine consistent choices that happy people make, with self‑assessment tools to help you identify and remove obstacles to joy.

The author's guide to true happiness, revealing that it’s a duty, not a coincidence.

A self-help guide on harnessing the power of fear for positive change.

Caroline Adams Miller’s self‑help guide combines science‑based insight with interactive exercises to help readers set and achieve life goals, drawing on psychology, behavior modification and personal fulfillment.

The Good Life follows “Perry Langham,” a Depression‑era drifter who marries Bettina, the daughter of his wealthy lover, as they enjoy a glamorous, globe‑trotting lifestyle—until a murder shatters their world.

Self-help guide from a life-changing journey at Starbucks, offering lessons on resilience, positivity, and self-empowerment.

Discover practical tools and insights from psychology to assess, cultivate, and sustain happiness in everyday life.

World renowned researcher Dr. Barbara Fredrickson gives you the lab-tested tools necessary to create a healthier, more vibrant, and flourishing life through a process she calls "the upward spiral." You'll discover:-What positivity is, and why it needs to be heartfelt to be effective- The ten sometimes surprising forms of positivity- Why positivity is more important than happiness- How positivity can enhance relationships, work, and health, and how it relieves depression, broadens minds, and builds lives- The top-notch research that backs the 3-to-1 "positivity ratio" as a key tipping point- That your own sources of positivity are unique and how to tap into them- How to calculate your current positivity ratio, track it, and improve itWith Positivity, you'll learn to see new possibilities, bounce back from setbacks, connect with others, and become the best version of yourself.From the Hardcover edition.

Wisdom 2.0 guides readers on balancing technology use with human well‑being, offering humor, practical tools, and stress‑reduction techniques for a more productive, creative, and mindful tech‑saturated life.

Unlock the everyday happiness that lies within you. James Baraz’s ten‑step program, rooted in simple Buddhist principles, guides readers through practical exercises to make joy a natural, lasting habit.