With a new afterword and discussion questions, as well as a new introduction by Brigid Shulte, a paradigm-smashing look at the core happiness problem of our era-the feeling that we are too busy, exhausted, or stressed-out to truly enjoy all life has to offer-as well as a surprising and scientifically-proven equation for turning stress into productive energy.
Christine Carter, Ph.D., is a sociologist and happiness expert at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, an interdisciplinary research center that "translates" the study of happiness, resilience, and emotional intelligence for the public. The author of the bestselling Raising Happiness, Dr. Carter blogs regularly for Greater Good, The Huffington Post, and Psychology Today. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Dr. Oz Show, Rachael Ray, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Today, and NPR, and has helped thousands of people lead happier and more productive lives through her lectures and online classes. Her e-newsletters have more than fifty thousand subscribers. She lives with her husband, children, and stepchildren in Berkeley, California.
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