The Future of Happiness
5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era
by Amy Blankson
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Pub Date Apr 11 2017 | Archive Date Jun 09 2017
Description
Technology, at least in theory, is improving our productivity, efficiency, and communication. The one thing it’s not doing is making us happier. We are experiencing historically high levels of depression and dissatisfaction.
But we can change that.
Knowing that technology is here to stay and will continue to evolve in form and function, we need to know how to navigate the future to achieve a better balance between technology, productivity, and well-being. Technology can drive—not diminish—human happiness.
In The Future of Happiness, author Amy Blankson, cofounder of the global positive psychology consulting firm GoodThink, unveils five strategies successful individuals can use, not just to survive—but actually thrive—in the Digital Age:
Stay Grounded to focus your energy and increase productivity Know Thyself through app-driven data to strive toward your potential Train Your Brain to develop and sustain an optimistic mindset Create a Habitat for Happiness to maximize the spaces where you live, work, and learn Be a Conscious Innovator to help make the world a better placeBy rethinking when, where, why, and how you use technology, you will not only influence your own well-being but also help shape the future of your community. Discover how technologies can transform the idea of “I’ll be happy when . . .” to being happy now.
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Advance Praise
“Volumes have been written about how bad technology can be for us, but Amy Blankson is the first author I’ve seen to lay out a simple, achievable path to explain how to stay grounded and balanced in the digital era.” —Laszlo Bock, former head of people operations at Google and bestselling author of Work Rules!
“Too often, the concept of personal happiness is left out of discussions about technology and the future of our world. The Future of Happiness is a timely reminder about the importance of happiness, meaning, and our fragile, promising selves.” —Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
“The Future of Happiness gave me tactical tips in the first few minutes and a genuinely happier life by the end. In an age of endless interruptions, this book couldn’t have arrived at a better time.” —Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Equation and The Book of Awesome
“I believe that virtually all of us on this planet are struggling with two core issues: how to feel happier every day and how to balance technology so we’re not overrun or dehumanized by it. Rather than fighting against the digital movement, we need higher-level help to harness it for our greatest joy, success, connection, and fulfillment. Amy’s book is the perfect pathway to this—offering amazing new strategies to help us access more joy and meaning while at the same time leveraging the power of technology to enhance and enrich our lives. Thank you, Amy!” —Kathy Caprino, MA, “Brave Up” writer, speaker, coach, and leadership developer
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781942952947 |
| PRICE | $24.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
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Featured Reviews
jc C, Educator
Very interesting book. Well written and easy to read. The points discussed provided lots of food for thought. Basically, use technology to your advantage without allowing it to drive you. We all need to remain in the driving seat. I enjoyed the reviews of some of the apps, but don't necessarily agree on the usefulness of them all. I do worry that if we rely on apps to tell us if we are eating well or not getting enough sleep we will stop using our natural human instincts to know what is good for us. I don't think you should rely on technology for those sort of things. especially as everyone is different. I do love technology though and the prospect of what is to come is really exciting. I think the author has produced an excellent book that encourages you to think about technology and embrace it on your own terms, rather than being a slave to it. Progress cannot be stopped and technology is embedded into our lives as they continue to evolve. This book reminds us to stay in the driving seat. Thank you
Bibi R, Reviewer
"Tech is not a toxin that we need to flush out of our systems-it's a tool. And it's a tool that we must learn to wield effectively."
I found this book extremely helpful with a ton of interesting information. It explored the physical and mental repercussions that can occur in this digital era. It's an addiction that transcends age, race, and status. I'm a firm believer in balance, and too much of anything can be harmful. I have now downloaded an app the author suggested called Moment that tells you your screen time stats....the numbers were shocking even to me. Those minutes add up. It gave me a bit of a wake up call to be more mindful of screen time, posture, etc. a definite must read.
** I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
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