A review by bookedupandbusy
Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier by Oprah Winfrey

challenging informative inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

3.0

What makes you happy. What do you do to ensure you are investing in your self-care?

On an aeroplane they tell you to fit your own mask before helping others and this is the goal of this book, Brooks & Winfrey share daily and weekly tasks to remind you to put you first to increase your happiness.  

I have always believed that happiness is an inside job and this was reaffirmed in this book.

I particularly enjoyed and noted the following: 

⭐️ There is a chapter on the difference between empathy and sympathy - the guidance in this chapter really helps with managing tough situations in life whilst protecting yourself. 

⭐️ Religion - As a Christian myself I appreciated the chapter on gratitude through prayer and feeling blessed. 

⭐️ Friendships - an eye opening chapter on what is a true friend and the different categories of friendships in life from work colleagues, to friends for favours and lifetime friends. 

The book is backed up by science but I liked that it wasnt heavy on the statistics. It’s conversational. A great read to the start my year that will encourage me to protect myself, turn away from negativity and invest in myself.