The Happiness Illusion
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The Happiness Illusion
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Author : Luke Hockley
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-06-19
The Happiness Illusion written by Luke Hockley and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-19 with Psychology categories.
The West has never been more affluent yet the use of anti-depressants is on the increase to the extent that the World Health Organisation has declared it a major source of concern. How has this state of affairs come about and what can be done? Television and advertising media seem to know. Wherever we look they offer countless remedies for our current situation - unfortunately none of them seem to work. The Happiness Illusion explores how the metaphorical insights of fairy-tales have been literalised and turned into commodities. In so doing, their ability to educate and entertain has largely been lost. Instead advertising and television sell us products that offer to magically transform the way we look, how we age, where we live –both in the city and the countryside, the possibility of new jobs, and so forth. All of these are supposed to make us happy. But despite the allure of ‘retail therapy’ modern magic has lost its spell. What then are the sources of happiness in our contemporary society? Through a series of fairy-tales The Happiness Illusion: How the media sold us a fairytale looks at topics such as age, gender, marriage and rom-coms, Nordic Noir and the representations of therapy on television. In doing so it explores alternative ways to relate to the world in a symbolic and less literal manner – it suggests that happiness comes by making sure we don’t fall under the spell of the illusionary promises of contemporary television and advertising. Instead, happiness comes from being ourselves – warts and all. This book will be of interest to Jungian academics, film, media and cultural studies academics, social psychologists and their students, as well as reaching out to those interested in fairy-tale studies, psychotherapists and educated cinema goers. Luke Hockley PhD, is Research Professor of Media Analysis, at the University of Bedfordshire, UK. He is a practicing psychotherapist and is registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Luke is joint Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Jungian Studies (IJJS) and a member of the Advisory Board for the journal Spring and lectures widely. www.lukehockley.com Nadi Fadina is a media entrepreneur and a managing partner in an international film fund. She is involved in a variety of arts and media related projects, both in profit and non-profit spheres. She teaches Film Business in the University of Bedfordshire, however, her academic interests outreach spheres of business and cover ideology, Russian fairytales, sexuality, politics, anthropology, and cinema. www. nadi-fadina.com
The Happiness Illusion
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Author : Luke Hockley
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-06-19
The Happiness Illusion written by Luke Hockley and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-19 with Psychology categories.
The West has never been more affluent yet the use of anti-depressants is on the increase to the extent that the World Health Organisation has declared it a major source of concern. How has this state of affairs come about and what can be done? Television and advertising media seem to know. Wherever we look they offer countless remedies for our current situation - unfortunately none of them seem to work. The Happiness Illusion explores how the metaphorical insights of fairy-tales have been literalised and turned into commodities. In so doing, their ability to educate and entertain has largely been lost. Instead advertising and television sell us products that offer to magically transform the way we look, how we age, where we live –both in the city and the countryside, the possibility of new jobs, and so forth. All of these are supposed to make us happy. But despite the allure of ‘retail therapy’ modern magic has lost its spell. What then are the sources of happiness in our contemporary society? Through a series of fairy-tales The Happiness Illusion: How the media sold us a fairytale looks at topics such as age, gender, marriage and rom-coms, Nordic Noir and the representations of therapy on television. In doing so it explores alternative ways to relate to the world in a symbolic and less literal manner – it suggests that happiness comes by making sure we don’t fall under the spell of the illusionary promises of contemporary television and advertising. Instead, happiness comes from being ourselves – warts and all. This book will be of interest to Jungian academics, film, media and cultural studies academics, social psychologists and their students, as well as reaching out to those interested in fairy-tale studies, psychotherapists and educated cinema goers. Luke Hockley PhD, is Research Professor of Media Analysis, at the University of Bedfordshire, UK. He is a practicing psychotherapist and is registered with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Luke is joint Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Jungian Studies (IJJS) and a member of the Advisory Board for the journal Spring and lectures widely. www.lukehockley.com Nadi Fadina is a media entrepreneur and a managing partner in an international film fund. She is involved in a variety of arts and media related projects, both in profit and non-profit spheres. She teaches Film Business in the University of Bedfordshire, however, her academic interests outreach spheres of business and cover ideology, Russian fairytales, sexuality, politics, anthropology, and cinema. www. nadi-fadina.com
Escaping The Illusion Of Happiness
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Author : Olivia Tranquil
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-02-16
Escaping The Illusion Of Happiness written by Olivia Tranquil and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-16 with Psychology categories.
Are you chasing happiness but finding it always just out of reach? "Escaping the Illusion of Happiness" by Olivia Tranquil offers a refreshing perspective on finding genuine fulfillment beyond society's superficial benchmarks. This insightful book peels back the layers of what we've been taught to believe about happiness, guiding readers through a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and true joy. Key Features: Engaging exercises to deepen self-awareness and discover personal values. Inspirational stories that highlight the power of resilience and vulnerability. Actionable advice for aligning daily life with your authentic self. Benefits: Cultivate lasting happiness by identifying what truly matters to you. Build resilience to navigate life's ups and downs with grace. Enhance connections with others by embracing vulnerability. "Escaping the Illusion of Happiness" isn't just a book; it's a roadmap to a life of deeper satisfaction and purpose. Perfect for anyone feeling stuck in the happiness chase, Olivia Tranquil's wisdom illuminates the path to a life rich with authenticity and joy.
Be Happy Now
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Author : Alison Lanza Falls
language : en
Publisher: Balboa Press
Release Date : 2017-08-11
Be Happy Now written by Alison Lanza Falls and has been published by Balboa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-11 with Self-Help categories.
On September 11, 2001, Alison Lanza Falls had a great career as a Wall Street banker, a caring and supportive family, and an enormous secret. She was silently and profoundly unhappy. Nine years after watching smoke billow from the World Trade Center where she was heading for a meeting, Alison began an incredible journey of personal transformation, with guidance from David Prudhomme, mind coach and founder of Mederi Wellness. While chronicling the evolution of her remarkable life, Alison shares her unique experiences and important life lessons using Prudhommes framework, The Best Me NOW!, that guided her through an experiential process on how to choose emotions, let go and feel free, practice forgiveness, release deep-seated fears, love herself and others unconditionally, and accept and embrace her uniqueness. Alisons story reveals simple, practical lessons for anyone interested in improving self-talk, applying universal truths in a professional setting, and preparing the mind for excellence, proving that positive change is not only possible, but also that it follows a specific path of perception, awareness, and choice. Be Happy NOW! combines two unique voices to share an inspiring story of transformation and life lessons intended to guide others on how to attain authentic happiness and a true understanding of self.
The Illusion Of Happiness
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Author : Kevin Kreie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-02-19
The Illusion Of Happiness written by Kevin Kreie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-19 with categories.
When banquet hall Chef Boz Franks was in high school his Aunt Edith Donovan wrote and published what would become an international, bestselling non-fiction book. Edith's bestseller which questions and examines such institutions as marriage and religion immediately, has a strong influence over her nephew. Throughout Boz's twenties he experiences a life of personal freedoms avoiding permanent relationships and certain responsibilities. Boz happily and casually moves from one young woman to the next believing that a carefree, single, simplistic life is certainly the road to happiness... All goes to hell of course, when Mr. Franks himself falls in love.
Get The Happiness Habit
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Author : Christine Webber
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-01-06
Get The Happiness Habit written by Christine Webber and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-06 with Self-Help categories.
Happiness is a natural force within us. But sometimes we have to relearn it. It seems that at some point in our lives we lose the gift of being happy and sometimes struggle to find contentment. This inspiring book discourages the illusion that happiness can be bought or acquired or will magically happen. Instead it shows that happiness is an inner choice and that with a bit of skill and a mind shift, it can become a very good habit.
Solve For Happy
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Author : Mo Gawdat
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2017-03-23
Solve For Happy written by Mo Gawdat and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-23 with Self-Help categories.
'He explains how even in the face of the unthinkable, happiness is still possible' – Stylist Solve for Happy is the equation for happiness. A startlingly original book about creating and maintaining happiness, written by a top Google executive with an engineer's training and fondness for thoroughly analyzing a problem. Mo Gawdat, a remarkable thinker whose gifts had landed him top positions in half a dozen companies and who – in his spare time – had created significant wealth, realized that he was desperately unhappy. A lifelong learner, he attacked the problem as an engineer would, examining all the provable facts and scrupulously following logic. When he was finished, he had discovered the equation for enduring happiness. Ten years later, that research saved him from despair when his college-aged son, Ali – also intellectually gifted – died during routine surgery. In dealing with the loss, Mo found his mission: he would pull off the type of 'moonshot' that he and his Google [X] colleagues were always aiming for: he would help ten million people become happier by pouring his happiness principles into a book and spreading its message around the world. One of Solve for Happy's key premises is that happiness is a default state. If we shape expectations to acknowledge the full range of possible events, unhappiness is on its way to being defeated. To steer clear of unhappiness traps, we must dispel the six illusions that cloud our thinking (e.g., the illusion of time, of control, and of fear); overcome the brain's seven deadly defects (e.g., the tendency to exaggerate, label, and filter), and embrace five ultimate truths (e.g., change is real, now is real, unconditional love is real). By means of several highly original thought experiments, Mo helps readers find enduring contentment by questioning some of the most fundamental aspects of their existence.
Dangerous Illusions
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Author : Vitaly Malkin
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-06-14
Dangerous Illusions written by Vitaly Malkin and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-14 with Religion categories.
Based on 10 years of dedicated research, Dangerous Illusions is a battle cry for the human race to throw off religion in favour of logic and reason. In this committed and passionate book, author Vitaly Malkin - a philanthropist, business man and investor - argues for a radical shift in humanity's thinking about religion; that reason and religion cannot co-exist, and that mankind will only be truly happy if we are able to shake off the illusions of religion in order to live a life more rooted in the present. Dangerous Illusions sets out to explore the irrational demands that religion makes of man and asks the reader to question what benefit these acts offer human beings in this life. Malkin scrutinises topics such as suffering and evil, pleasure and asceticism, sex and celibacy, and circumcision and excision, through the lens of the three major world monotheistic religions - Christianity, Islam and Judaism. In doing so, the book fearlessly refutes our most careless beliefs, encouraging us to be more aware of the dangers religions pose to our society and, even to change our intellectual practices altogether.
Illusions Of Happiness
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Author : Erika Lance
language : en
Publisher: 4 Horsemen Publications, Inc.
Release Date : 2020-10-26
Illusions Of Happiness written by Erika Lance and has been published by 4 Horsemen Publications, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-26 with Fiction categories.
Not every story has a happy ending. Do you believe you can trust your own thoughts? What about your dreams? What of your desires? After all, isn't happiness just an illusion? Come and take a peek behind several lives with twists, turns, and broken bones. This creepy collection of stories will keep you awake at night, wondering what truly lurks in the shadow of your mind.
The Illusion Of Happiness
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Author : Ken Luball
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-10-20
The Illusion Of Happiness written by Ken Luball and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-20 with categories.
"The Illusion of Happiness" reveals the false paths we follow by looking for our happiness in the world or through another person, rather than looking to our spirit within our heart. We have always had the answers that we have been looking for; we only were looking for them in the wrong place. We have a choice; to live our life through Love or Fear. Read about the Wall, the Mask and the Door to understand some of the obstacles that keep us from "Awakening" and becoming "Enlightened" and by doing so, discover the "Meaning of Life" to find the Peace and Happiness that we are all searching for.Also read: "You are the Light: Journey to Enlightenment" by Ken Luball