Really enjoyed the format but I thought that the writing was a bit condecending. Some people might get a lot from it.

This relatively short book is a little treasure trove. The layout, illustrations and colours of the pages make it a joy to read. The content is also about joy, about finding contentment, finding happiness. A plethora of practical exercises and tips connect folklore, mythology, common knowledge, different cultural habits and nature to help you find contentment and happiness.

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This is a pleasant, easy to read practical guide for a more mindful and contented life. The author takes us on a journey from ancient civilizations to modern society in the quest for contentment. The book is short and compact, presenting meaningful wisdom along with conscientious practices.

A journey through past civilizations to modern day philosophers the quest for contentment .A wonderful guide steps to take to find happiness simple things like walking noticing something different each day.Making sure to eat well .Take time to be kind compassionate.Follow the art of forest bathing ,walking in to the forest absorbing the atmosphere, A book you want to share with those close to you a perfect gift.#netgalley#Howtobecontent#quartopublishers.

From ancient civilisations to the modern day, philosophers, writers, artists, religious leaders, and health practitioners – to name a few – have debated the questions: 'What is happiness?' and 'How can we achieve it?' In this book, we take a meandering journey through the rich philosophical landscape of contentment, by way of Norse mythology, Persian symbolism, Scandinavian lifestyle, Buddhist teachings, and Aristotle’s theories. By exploring the many different facets of research and thinking on happiness, not only will we better understand this elusive concept, but we will also be armed with an array of practical ways to improve our personal wellbeing.
In a world obsessed with happiness, How to be Content is a chance to take stock of this age-old question – we may just discover that we already have the answer!

The sections in chapter one were what helped me the most, those being "Letting Go" and "Accepting Change". Those are two of the most difficult things for me to do, it was nice being able to read about how to change that and make my negatives into a positive. The whole book was great and had all kinds of advice on starting to be more content. The other thing I enjoyed most about this book were the illustrations, especially in the Mythology and Folklore chapter.

Thanks to #NetGalley for the ARC of #HowToBeContent by Arlene Unge
Pub Date: 22 Nov 2018