In The Myths of Happiness, Sonia Lyubomirsky explores the key points of adult life, examining both achievements (marriage, children, professional satisfaction, wealth) and failures (divorce, financial ruin, illness) to reveal that our misconceptions about these events may be the greatest threat to our long-term happiness.
Lyubomirsky argues that most of us believe a series of myths, thinking that we will be forever happy as long as we achieve the goals imposed by our culture. This limited perception of happiness prevents us from perceiving the positives that accompany every negative event in life and recognizing the growth it offers us.
This book will allow readers to look beyond their initial instinctive reaction, proving through scientific research that often what matters most is our mindset and the specific conditions we face.
The Myths of Happiness provides the perspective we need to make wiser choices, explaining how we can slow down this adaptation after a positive change and how to find our way again after a difficulty.