The good life :
Waldinger, Robert J., 1951-
The good life : lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness / Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schulz, PhD. - First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. - ix, 341 pages : illustrations, 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What makes a good life? -- Why relationships matter -- Relationships on the winding road of life -- Social fitness : keeping your relationships in the good shape -- Attention to relationships : your best investment -- Facing the music : adapting to challenges in your relationships -- The person beside you : how intimate relationships shape our lives -- Family matters -- The good life at work : investing in connections -- All friends have benefits -- Conclusion: It's never too late to be happy.
"What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life."--Provided by publisher.
9781982166694 198216669X
Harvard Study of Adult Development.
Happiness--Social aspects.
Happiness--Psychological aspects.
Happiness--Research.
Well-being.
Relationship quality.
Interpersonal relations.
Quality of life.
Happiness--Psychological aspects.
Happiness--Social aspects.
Interpersonal relations.
Quality of life.
Relationship quality.
Well-being.
Self-help publications.
Self-help publications.
BF575.H27 / W35 2023
302/.1
The good life : lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness / Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schulz, PhD. - First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. - ix, 341 pages : illustrations, 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What makes a good life? -- Why relationships matter -- Relationships on the winding road of life -- Social fitness : keeping your relationships in the good shape -- Attention to relationships : your best investment -- Facing the music : adapting to challenges in your relationships -- The person beside you : how intimate relationships shape our lives -- Family matters -- The good life at work : investing in connections -- All friends have benefits -- Conclusion: It's never too late to be happy.
"What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life."--Provided by publisher.
9781982166694 198216669X
Harvard Study of Adult Development.
Happiness--Social aspects.
Happiness--Psychological aspects.
Happiness--Research.
Well-being.
Relationship quality.
Interpersonal relations.
Quality of life.
Happiness--Psychological aspects.
Happiness--Social aspects.
Interpersonal relations.
Quality of life.
Relationship quality.
Well-being.
Self-help publications.
Self-help publications.
BF575.H27 / W35 2023
302/.1