HAPPINESS: People tend to think Happiness is a very big and complicated topic. In fact, science shows that it is often the seemingly little things that make a huge difference to people’s well-being and sense of contentment. Happiness is not ephemeral, it is achievable and 100 Lessons on Happiness in 100 Words or Less shows how. Each lesson comes from sound evidence-based research, without the jargon and any padding so you can start changing your level of happiness now. Build hope, believe in yourself and discover the ‘Happiness Formula’. 100 lessons, each one containing a simple but profound truth that will change the way you think, feel and behave.



We all know that we don't read enough—but don't beat yourself up—read a little, you can still learn a lot. Read between sets at the gym, on your way to work, while queuing at the bank, or even wind down with a few lessons at bedtime. Dip in, dip out, learn something new along the way. Try it–you might just like it.



Averil Leimon is a Leadership Psychologist who uses positive psychology on a daily basis to transform people’s lives for the better. In her company, White Water Strategies, she coaches senior people in business to achieve their full potential. Happiness is not ephemeral. It is achievable. In this book (which will be her fifth) she shows how.