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misfitmoxie's review
3.0
There is a lot of excellent information and practical advice on effective methods to live healthier and happier. There was, for instance, good information on mindfulness and how it can better your life - both work and home - in tangible, practical ways. For these reason I definitely recommend the book.
However, I was frustrated with the initial posit that "studies" have shown that wealth/money makes one happier. Those studies are clearly only from a certain class/work force in, if not exclusively the US, then absolutely only in capitalistic western countries. Further, there is no follow through as to if those people were happier by obtaining said wealth, if they followed through on their good deeds, etc. It was a study done in hypotheticals. So if you push past the ignoring of other ways of life, other cultures and values, and other worldwide studies on happiness, it is a worthwhile read.
However, I was frustrated with the initial posit that "studies" have shown that wealth/money makes one happier. Those studies are clearly only from a certain class/work force in, if not exclusively the US, then absolutely only in capitalistic western countries. Further, there is no follow through as to if those people were happier by obtaining said wealth, if they followed through on their good deeds, etc. It was a study done in hypotheticals. So if you push past the ignoring of other ways of life, other cultures and values, and other worldwide studies on happiness, it is a worthwhile read.
arialynna's review
4.0
This book is another wonderful addition to my library of similar reads, but something I found that sets this apart from many others is that along with the wealth of research and knowledge here, are a myriad of simple techniques to boost your productivity and mood in less than a minute. I definitely recommend this for those interested in learning more about how a mindfulness practice can improve our lives.
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