The Biology of Happiness
The Science of Why We Feel Good and How to Feel Better
Why does happiness sometimes feel effortless… and other times completely out of reach?
We are told to think positive, practice gratitude, and “choose joy.” But what if happiness is not just a mindset — what if it is biology?
In The Biology of Happiness, research scientist Brendon Goh, PhD, reveals how happiness is generated inside your brain and body. Drawing from neuroscience, stress physiology, and behavioral science, this book explains why pleasure, motivation, meaning, and emotional resilience depend on biological systems that can either support you — or silently work against you.
You will learn:
• How dopamine and reward circuits influence motivation and drive
• The science behind “liking” vs. “wanting” — and why chasing goals doesn’t always feel good
• How chronic stress disrupts pleasure and dulls joy
• Why sleep, movement, and social connection directly shape your mood
• How meaning and engagement are wired into the brain
• Practical, science-backed ways to align your biology with greater well-being
This is not a motivational manifesto.
It is not a collection of life hacks.
And it is not about forcing positivity.
Instead, The Biology of Happiness offers a clear, evidence-based framework for understanding how happiness actually works at the neural and physiological level — and how small, consistent shifts can restore balance.
If you’ve ever wondered why joy feels inconsistent, why stress steals motivation, or how to create sustainable well-being without extreme lifestyle changes, this book will give you the biological clarity you’ve been missing.
Happiness is not random.
It is not purely psychological.
It is a dynamic biological process.
And when you understand the system, you can begin to change it.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Biology of HappinessThe Science of Why We Feel Good and How to Feel BetterWhy does happiness sometimes feel effortless. and other times completely out of reach?We are told to think positive, practice gratitude, and "choose joy." But what if happiness is not just a mindset - what if it is biology?In The Biology of Happiness, research scientist Brendon Goh, PhD, reveals how happiness is generated inside your brain and body. Drawing from neuroscience, stress physiology, and behavioral science, this book explains why pleasure, motivation, meaning, and emotional resilience depend on biological systems that can either support you - or silently work against you.You will learn: - How dopamine and reward circuits influence motivation and drive- The science behind "liking" vs. "wanting" - and why chasing goals doesn't always feel good- How chronic stress disrupts pleasure and dulls joy- Why sleep, movement, and social connection directly shape your mood- How meaning and engagement are wired into the brain- Practical, science-backed ways to align your biology with greater well-beingThis is not a motivational manifesto.It is not a collection of life hacks.And it is not about forcing positivity.Instead, The Biology of Happiness offers a clear, evidence-based framework for understanding how happiness actually works at the neural and physiological level - and how small, consistent shifts can restore balance.If you've ever wondered why joy feels inconsistent, why stress steals motivation, or how to create sustainable well-being without extreme lifestyle changes, this book will give you the biological clarity you've been missing.Happiness is not random.It is not purely psychological.It is a dynamic biological process.And when you understand the system, you can begin to change it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798250553674
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