Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life

by Ashish Kothari

We live in a world of abundance and prosperity. Technology brings us closer and keeps us more connected than ever before. Advances in medicine protect and heal us. And yet, so many of us trudge through life feeling heavy, empty, alone, and stressed out.

The answer to this paradox can be found in the evolutionary biology of our brains, which are wired to look for danger to keep our bodies safe and ensure our survival. Unfortunately, our brains are maladapted to our highly volatile, uncertain times. In the face of accelerating change, we find ourselves chronically anxious, triggered by even the smallest stresses.

Hardwired for Happiness distills cutting-edge research from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom traditions into nine proven practices that can rewire your brain to seek happiness instead of fear.

Begin your own Hardwired for Happiness transformation today by learning to master your inner world and live with more joy, well-being, meaning, and love.

308 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 1, 2022

About the author

Ashish Kothari is an executive coach, author and founder of Happiness Squad, a company focused on helping individuals and organizations unleash the power of happiness and well-being to achieve their full potential.

As a partner in McKinsey's Leadership Practice, Ashish served as the co-dean for the Centered Leadership and Adaptability & Resilience programs. He combines over two decades of consulting experience with formal training as an ontological coach and has helped thousands of leaders and their organizations succeed by building new mindsets and capabilities. Ashish is a lifelong student of human thriving, having read over 450 books and studied the teachings of world-renowned experts across spirituality, philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience.

Reviews

[Hunter · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sorry dawg I just thought this was kind of boring but maybe that's due to the stage of my life or the values I hold, I'm not sure

Got to meet Kothari though and he's a cool guy!

[paola Isidori Lubar · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found Hardwired for Happiness such a compelling read. Ashish has written about 9 practices that you can apply in your daily life that can profoundly help with stress and anxiety. I’d really recommend it. 
Amazing book!
Paola Lubar

[Sally Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book on taking control of your life.
Every excuse you have ever had, this book takes away boundaries and excuses.
Clearly lays out what we have always known; you have the power to change your own life.

[Suzy Goodwin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is all about “rewiring” our brains away from fear and toward resilience.

The Author repeats a lot of the things you’ve heard from Atomic Habits and The Power of Habit.

Not bad, just also nothing new. I certainly needed the reminder!

[Lizzie Kothari · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book, Hardwired for Happiness; Ashish outlines an easy-to-follow recipe that can help anyone increase joy, health, love and meaning in their lives.

[Carole Skees · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great foundations for a happy life.