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Seriously HAPPY: 10 life-changing philosophy lessons from Stoicism to Zen to supercharge your mindset
Seriously Happy is a highly practical self-help guide exploring 10 life-changing lessons based on teachings of the ancient philosophers.
YA readers are encouraged to discover how Stoicism can improve your mental resilience; the calming, meditative influence of Zen; the decision-making prowess of Aristotle or the confidence-boosting ideas of the Cynic philosophers.
As a young man, author Ben Aldridge struggled with debilitating anxiety and self-doubt, until he discovered Stoicism and other philosophies which helped him restore balance, peace and contentment in his life. In this book, Ben shares over 20 practical challenges rooted in ancient philosophy that will power up your focus and confidence, improve your critical thinking, build mental resilience, and embrace happiness. The text is accompanied by gorgeous illustrations by Michelle Brackenborough.
The 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. Seriously Happy shows how to harness the power of ancient philosophies to deal with the real-world stress and anxieties of today.
Learn to master a growth mindset and face your fears with fun tasks and challenges such as 'the banana walk', inspired by Cynic philosophers.
Get curious, question everything, and power up your critical thinking like Socrates.
Learn how to make good life choices inspired by Aristotle’sGolden Mean.
Train your mind and embrace discomfort with cold-water therapy or digital fasting like Buddhist teachers.
Increase your mental resilience by keeping a setback diary like the Stoics.
Power up your focus & concentration with a walking meditation inspired by Zen philosophy.
Protect your wellbeing by practising Tai Chi and being in nature like the Taoists.
Be calm, be confident, and be (seriously) happy!
YA readers are encouraged to discover how Stoicism can improve your mental resilience; the calming, meditative influence of Zen; the decision-making prowess of Aristotle or the confidence-boosting ideas of the Cynic philosophers.
As a young man, author Ben Aldridge struggled with debilitating anxiety and self-doubt, until he discovered Stoicism and other philosophies which helped him restore balance, peace and contentment in his life. In this book, Ben shares over 20 practical challenges rooted in ancient philosophy that will power up your focus and confidence, improve your critical thinking, build mental resilience, and embrace happiness. The text is accompanied by gorgeous illustrations by Michelle Brackenborough.
The 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. Seriously Happy shows how to harness the power of ancient philosophies to deal with the real-world stress and anxieties of today.
Learn to master a growth mindset and face your fears with fun tasks and challenges such as 'the banana walk', inspired by Cynic philosophers.
Get curious, question everything, and power up your critical thinking like Socrates.
Learn how to make good life choices inspired by Aristotle’sGolden Mean.
Train your mind and embrace discomfort with cold-water therapy or digital fasting like Buddhist teachers.
Increase your mental resilience by keeping a setback diary like the Stoics.
Power up your focus & concentration with a walking meditation inspired by Zen philosophy.
Protect your wellbeing by practising Tai Chi and being in nature like the Taoists.
Be calm, be confident, and be (seriously) happy!
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178 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 3, 2024
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February 9, 2025
Mindfulness, simplicity and profound interplay between the self and the universe.
If nothing else, be prepared for whatever happens.
Less brings more.
Quantum entanglement demonstrates two objects remain intricately linked despite being separated by huge distances.
The best use of my time is the pursuit of wisdom and virtuous living.
Always look at anything from more than one perspective.
Observe natural patterns and cycles demonstrating the interconnectedness of all things.
Flow with events and individuals never against them. Do not question why.
All storms pass. So do all rainbows. Everything is temporary. Ride the wave.
Find joy and contentment in simple things. A minimalistic approach.
All events and individuals test my character.
Practice a delayed response rather than an immediate reaction.
Little needed for a content life, all within my thoughts.
If nothing else, be prepared for whatever happens.
Less brings more.
Quantum entanglement demonstrates two objects remain intricately linked despite being separated by huge distances.
The best use of my time is the pursuit of wisdom and virtuous living.
Always look at anything from more than one perspective.
Observe natural patterns and cycles demonstrating the interconnectedness of all things.
Flow with events and individuals never against them. Do not question why.
All storms pass. So do all rainbows. Everything is temporary. Ride the wave.
Find joy and contentment in simple things. A minimalistic approach.
All events and individuals test my character.
Practice a delayed response rather than an immediate reaction.
Little needed for a content life, all within my thoughts.
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August 18, 2025This is a super duper lightweight introduction to some brilliant ideas and what I suppose these days would be called "life hacks." I would guess the target audience of this book is teenagers and young ones at that
December 18, 2024
What a wonderful introduction to philosophy. I plan on using this book with my students next semester. A great springboard to deeper study
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