{"product_id":"seriously-happy-10-life-changing-philosophy-lessons-from-stoicism-to-zen-to-supercharge-your-mindset-hardcover","title":"Seriously Happy: 10 Life-Changing Philosophy Lessons from Stoicism to Zen to Supercharge Your Mindset - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBen Aldridge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeriously Happy\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly practical self-help guide exploring \u003cb\u003e10 life-changing lessons \u003c\/b\u003ebased on teachings of the ancient philosophers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYA readers are encouraged to discover how \u003cb\u003eStoicism \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecan improve your \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003emental resilience\u003c\/b\u003e; the \u003cb\u003ecalming, meditative influence of Zen; the decision-making prowess of Aristotle \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eor the\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e confidence-boosting ideas of the Cynic philosophers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a young man, author \u003cb\u003eBen Aldridge\u003c\/b\u003e struggled with \u003cb\u003edebilitating anxiety and self-doubt, \u003c\/b\u003euntil he discovered\u003cb\u003e Stoicism \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand other philosophies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ewhich\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ehelped him restore balance, peace, and contentment in his life. In this book, Ben shares \u003cb\u003eover 20 practical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003echallenges rooted in ancient philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e that will power up\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eyour focus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e and confidence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, improve your critical thinking, build mental resilience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e and embrace happiness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003eThe text is accompanied by gorgeous illustrations by Michelle Brackenborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe challenges are based on ancient philosophical ideas - such as 'shame attacking', facing your fears, and appreciating the small things in life - as well as the ancient arts of Tai-Chi, Qi-Gong, and meditation. \u003cb\u003eSeriously Happy\u003c\/b\u003e shows how to harness the power of ancient philosophies to deal with the real-world stress and anxieties of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- - Learn to \u003cb\u003emaster a growth mindset\u003c\/b\u003e and face your fears with fun tasks and challenges such as 'the banana walk', inspired by \u003cb\u003eCynic philosophers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- - Get curious, question everything, and \u003cb\u003epower up your critical thinking like Socrates.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- - Learn how to make \u003cb\u003egood life choices inspired by Aristotle's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGolden Mean.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- - Train your mind and embrace discomfort with\u003cb\u003e cold-water therapy\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003edigital \u003c\/b\u003efasting like Buddhist teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- - Increase your mental resilience by keeping a \u003cb\u003esetback diary like the Stoics\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- - \u003cb\u003ePower up your \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efocus \u0026amp; concentration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ewith a walking meditation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003einspired by Zen\u003c\/b\u003e philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- - Protect your \u003cb\u003ewellbeing\u003c\/b\u003e by practising Tai Chi and being in nature like the \u003cb\u003eTaoists\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Be calm, be confident, and be (seriously) happy!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Aldridge\u003c\/b\u003e is a teacher, author, and speaker on philosophy, comfort zones, mental health, and adventure. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Control the Uncontrollable\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHow to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable, \u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eGet Out of Your Comfort Zone Cards. \u003c\/i\u003eBen has spoken to audiences around the world, appeared on TV and radio, and has been interviewed on high-profile podcasts. His books have been translated into 6 languages and featured on a variety of best-seller lists. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e His message encourages others to build resilience by stepping outside of their comfort zones in a host of different ways. 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