The Blue Zones of Happiness by Dan Buettner
In this inspiring book, Buettner offers game-changing tools for setting up your life to be the happiest it can be. In these illuminating pages, you'll: Meet the world's Happiness All-Stars--inspiring individuals born in places around the world that nurture happiness as well as Americans boosting well-being in their own communities. Discover how the three strands of happiness -- joy, purpose, and satisfaction -- weave together in different ways to make Denmark, Costa Rica, and Singapore some of the world's happiest places. Use the Blue Zones Happiness Test to pinpoint areas in your life where change could bring more happiness--and then find practical steps to make those changes. Learn the Top 10 ways to create happiness, as revealed by a panel of the world's leading experts convened specifically for this project
"Filled with realistic, constructive information, this book is a useful manual for individuals and communities to take the initiative toward happier, healthier lives"
-Publishers Weekly
"Author Dan Buettner reveals the world’s happiest places and explains environmental and lifestyle factors that contribute to the overall happiness in these geographic regions." –The Washington Post
“Start taking some tips from New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner, who has spent the last 15 years studying the people around the world who are living the healthiest and happiest lives, and discovering what the rest of us can learn from them.” –Huffington Post
“Few people bring the unique perspective…like Dan Buettner…he travels the world in search of the healthiest people and distills their lessons…translating existential philosophy into practical information for limited-attention-span U.S. readers.” –The Atlantic
“National Geographic worked with Gallup and author Dan Buettner, whose career has focused on exploring parts of the world where people live long, happy lives, to identify and rank these cities.”
–Travel & Leisure
"National Geographic, Gallup and New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner have announced the ranking of the 25 happiest cities in the United States." –Forbes
“[Buettner’s] latest work looks at some of the world’s happiest places, including Costa Rica and Singapore, and helps glean some insight from people who hail from those happy locales.”
–Parade
"I am compelled to make changes in my own life and I am grateful to have this tool to
help guide me to creating goals that will facilitate positive growth in the world I see."
--goodkarmakate
“…a great book…many eye opening moments…” –Kimleonia
“I blew through this book, highlighting a LOT along the way. It left me pumped to start assessing the areas in my life where I can start implementing these practices and fired up to get more involved in my local community!” –mrsknitfit
“The book was insightful and caused me to rethink some of my choices. (In a good way.)
Dan’s look at various cultures’ road to happiness has broadened my thinking and allowed me to explore the world from my comfy seat on the couch.” –theminickadventures
“In Malcolm Gladwell fashion, Buettner takes a stab at deconstructing a broad social concept, in this case, happiness, backing it up with tangible research, evidence, your own self-assessment and implementable strategies for exactly that: finding a greater happy.” –Good and Grateful
“It’s a scientific approach to the subject, with concrete numbers and straight forward advice on how to nudge yourself into living a lifestyle that will ultimately make you happier.”
–Thistle & Fig
“Dan has literally traveled the globe in the pursuit of happiness. He’s talked to lots of happy folks. And he’s discovered a thing or two about what all these deliciously joyful people have in common...We are living in what may very well be one of the most dissatisfied periods in American history. But there is hope for happiness out there, and Dan shows us where to find it with intelligence, candor and lots of compassion.” –Jathan & Heather
“Such an awesome read! You know those books that you buy and read within the span of a few days because it is just that good?!??! Well that was the case with The Blue Zones of Happiness by Dan Buettner” --anxietycoachleigha
-Publishers Weekly
"Author Dan Buettner reveals the world’s happiest places and explains environmental and lifestyle factors that contribute to the overall happiness in these geographic regions." –The Washington Post
“Start taking some tips from New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner, who has spent the last 15 years studying the people around the world who are living the healthiest and happiest lives, and discovering what the rest of us can learn from them.” –Huffington Post
“Few people bring the unique perspective…like Dan Buettner…he travels the world in search of the healthiest people and distills their lessons…translating existential philosophy into practical information for limited-attention-span U.S. readers.” –The Atlantic
“National Geographic worked with Gallup and author Dan Buettner, whose career has focused on exploring parts of the world where people live long, happy lives, to identify and rank these cities.”
–Travel & Leisure
"National Geographic, Gallup and New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner have announced the ranking of the 25 happiest cities in the United States." –Forbes
“[Buettner’s] latest work looks at some of the world’s happiest places, including Costa Rica and Singapore, and helps glean some insight from people who hail from those happy locales.”
–Parade
"I am compelled to make changes in my own life and I am grateful to have this tool to
help guide me to creating goals that will facilitate positive growth in the world I see."
--goodkarmakate
“…a great book…many eye opening moments…” –Kimleonia
“I blew through this book, highlighting a LOT along the way. It left me pumped to start assessing the areas in my life where I can start implementing these practices and fired up to get more involved in my local community!” –mrsknitfit
“The book was insightful and caused me to rethink some of my choices. (In a good way.)
Dan’s look at various cultures’ road to happiness has broadened my thinking and allowed me to explore the world from my comfy seat on the couch.” –theminickadventures
“In Malcolm Gladwell fashion, Buettner takes a stab at deconstructing a broad social concept, in this case, happiness, backing it up with tangible research, evidence, your own self-assessment and implementable strategies for exactly that: finding a greater happy.” –Good and Grateful
“It’s a scientific approach to the subject, with concrete numbers and straight forward advice on how to nudge yourself into living a lifestyle that will ultimately make you happier.”
–Thistle & Fig
“Dan has literally traveled the globe in the pursuit of happiness. He’s talked to lots of happy folks. And he’s discovered a thing or two about what all these deliciously joyful people have in common...We are living in what may very well be one of the most dissatisfied periods in American history. But there is hope for happiness out there, and Dan shows us where to find it with intelligence, candor and lots of compassion.” –Jathan & Heather
“Such an awesome read! You know those books that you buy and read within the span of a few days because it is just that good?!??! Well that was the case with The Blue Zones of Happiness by Dan Buettner” --anxietycoachleigha
DAN BUETTNER is the founder of Blue Zones, an organization that helps Americans live longer, healthier lives. His groundbreaking work on longevity led to his 2005 National Geographic cover story "Secrets of Living Longer" and two national bestsellers, The Blue Zones and Thrive. He lives in Minneapolis, MN. Visit him on Facebook and Twitter, and at his website bluezones.com.
| SKU | Nicht verfügbar |
| ISBN 13 | 9781426218484 |
| ISBN 10 | 1426218486 |
| Title | The Blue Zones of Happiness |
| Author | Dan Buettner |
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| Binding type | Hardback |
| Publisher | National Geographic Society |
| Year published | 2017-10-03 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden. |
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