I liked the look into interesting new ways to think about how our bodies can contribute to our happiness. I do think that some of the talk about her other book and all the interviews could maybe be shortened.
But overall an interesting read.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. This book was an interesting perspective I've never thought about how our bodies know more than our minds and things we can do to trick our minds using our bodies, but it makes total sense. We do collapse inward when we are depressed or sad, and sit up straighter when we are happier and recall happy memories. I never realized how much our bodies our constantly receiving data and trying to connect it to our brain and changing how we think of things! The only thing I didn't like was the constant mention of a previous book that was written by the Author, it almost felt like she was trying to use it for publicity.

I assumed this book was by an expert like a psychologist who specializes in treating depression but it’s one of those books where a privileged rich journalist decides to write about something and then talks about herself a lot and interviews various experts. I got really tired of her talking about one of her other books and how many times she’s been interviewed and given speeches, and her endless stories about traveling the world with her husband. I kind of feel like it would be easier to be happy if I went to Paris all the time too.

Each chapter is about some vague idea of how our bodies might trick us into feeling better, like if we sit up straighter we will feel more confident and optimistic. Various other ideas are to spend time in nature, around water, with fractals in our environment, moving, using our senses, etc. Absolutely nothing in here was new to me and it’s mostly just her jabbering on. I really wanted way less chatter and personal anecdotes and simple steps. The very last chapter sort of does that but it’s basically on Monday change your posture, on Tuesday get in nature, etc. I would have been happy with the week of ideas as seven sentences and to have skipped the book, and even then I already do it all anyway.

Sorry, this was a miss for me.

I read a digital ARC of this book for review.

I received a free e-arc of this book through Netgalley.
The idea that our bodies influence our minds more than our minds influence our bodies is an interesting and different take from what we are usually told. I thought a lot of the information in here is definitely worth a read and a discussion. It covers a diverse range of body-related topics from vitamins to prescription meds to our facial expressions.

The body and subconscious frequently know before the conscious brain, and that's what this book delves into. In many places, the argument is that the body itself is influencing the brain, rather than the other way around. As children we listen to our bodies, but we learn over time to ignore those signals and follow societal rules instead. This book will help you reconnect your brain and your body to better understand what you're really experiencing in life.

This was an excellent read! As a psychology student, I have always been fascinated with how the body works with happiness!

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