Do you feel like life is moving too fast, leaving you stressed, exhausted, and wondering how you can be happy again?
How to Enjoy reveals a simple you don’t need a huge life overhaul to feel happier. With practical, science-backed strategies, David Noff shows busy adults and parents how to rediscover everyday happiness and enjoy life again, right where they are. Whether you’re an overwhelmed professional, a tired caregiver, or simply stuck on autopilot, this book will help you lead a happier life, one mindful step at a time.
Inside How to Enjoy, you’ll
The Science of How your brain and body create happiness, and why small daily pleasures are the science of getting happier, not just quick fixes.Breaking How to overcome fear, perfectionism, comparison, and busyness so you can have more happy feelings and feel truly alive again.Mindful Simple ways to transform commutes, chores, and family routines into opportunities for presence, calm, and flow.Simple & Minimalist How decluttering your time, mind, and space creates room for meaning, clarity, and lasting happiness.Flow & How to align your actions with your strengths and values so life feels more purposeful and deeply fulfilling.The Paradox of Why challenge, effort, and even sadness can make joy feel richer, more real, and more sustainable.Savoring the Practical tools for gratitude and savoring so you can enjoy the little things and experience daily happiness without waiting for life to slow down.Grounded in physiology, mindfulness, and positive psychology, How to Enjoy blends evidence-based insights with short, practical exercises you can use right away. You’ll also explore timeless wisdom from around the world, from Danish hygge to Japan’s ikigai, showing that joy thrives in simplicity, meaning, and presence.
Backed by research and filled with real-world takeaways, this book is your roadmap to lasting happiness without chasing bigger goals, buying more stuff, or escaping your current life.
If you’ve ever felt too busy to be happy, this book will show you exactly how to start enjoying everyday life more, starting today.
I never really used to be much of a relaxed enjoyer. But since retirement I think I get it finally. I saw a lot of myself in this book (both before and since my transformation). I can see recommending this to friends who I think might need help as they retire.