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The Happiness Hack

Take Charge of Your Brain and Create More Happiness in Your Life

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On sale Mar 23, 2021 | 2 Hours and 26 Minutes | 9780593413326

Learn how to connect to your happiness in a disconnected world!

Are you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from things that once mattered to you? As we rely more and more on technology, it isn't hard to see why the devices meant to simplify our lives can often cause us the most stress. In this refreshing, practical book, you'll learn ways to reclaim some of the calm and focus that have slipped away with the influx of so much technology. And along the way, you'll gain new insights that bring you more connectedness and give you new ways of increasing happiness--all by your own design.
ELLEN PETRY LEANSE has worked for Apple and Google, and has consulted for more than forty technology companies. Today she coaches start-up teams, teaches at Stanford University, and writes on innovation, mindfulness, and product design.

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Learn how to connect to your happiness in a disconnected world!

Are you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from things that once mattered to you? As we rely more and more on technology, it isn't hard to see why the devices meant to simplify our lives can often cause us the most stress. In this refreshing, practical book, you'll learn ways to reclaim some of the calm and focus that have slipped away with the influx of so much technology. And along the way, you'll gain new insights that bring you more connectedness and give you new ways of increasing happiness--all by your own design.

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ELLEN PETRY LEANSE has worked for Apple and Google, and has consulted for more than forty technology companies. Today she coaches start-up teams, teaches at Stanford University, and writes on innovation, mindfulness, and product design.

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