{"product_id":"9780711297791-seriously-happy","title":"Seriously HAPPY","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 life-changing philosophy lessons from Stoicism to Zen to supercharge your mindset\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeriously Happy\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical self-help guide for teens, exploring 10 life lessons based on ancient philosophy – from Stoicism to Zen – to help tackle self-doubt, build resilience and banish anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeriously Happy\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly practical self-help guide exploring \u003cb\u003e10 life-changing lessons\u003c\/b\u003e based on teachings of the ancient philosophers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYA readers are encouraged to discover how \u003cb\u003eStoicism can improve your mental resilience\u003c\/b\u003e; the \u003cb\u003ecalming\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emeditative influence of Zen\u003c\/b\u003e; \u003cb\u003ethe decision-making prowess of Aristotle\u003c\/b\u003e or the \u003cb\u003econfidence-boosting ideas of the Cynic philosophers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a young man, author \u003cb\u003eBen Aldridge\u003c\/b\u003e struggled with \u003cb\u003edebilitating anxiety and self-doubt\u003c\/b\u003e, until he discovered \u003cb\u003eStoicism\u003c\/b\u003e and other philosophies which helped him restore balance, peace and contentment in his life. In this book, Ben shares \u003cb\u003eover 20 practical challenges rooted in ancient philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e that will power up your focus and confidence, improve your critical thinking, build mental resilience, and embrace happiness. The text is accompanied by gorgeous illustrations by Michelle Brackenborough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe challenges are based on ancient philosophical ideas – such as ‘shame attacking’, facing your fears, and appreciating the small things in life – as well as the ancient arts of Tai-Chi, Qi-Gong and meditation. \u003cb\u003eSeriously Happy\u003c\/b\u003e shows how to harness the power of ancient philosophies to deal with the real-world stress and anxieties of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to \u003cb\u003emaster a growth mindset\u003c\/b\u003e and face your fears with fun tasks and challenges such as 'the banana walk', inspired by \u003cb\u003eCynic philosophers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet curious, question everything, and \u003cb\u003epower up your critical thinking like Socrates\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to make \u003cb\u003egood life choices inspired by Aristotle’s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGolden Mean\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain your mind and embrace discomfort with \u003cb\u003ecold-water therapy\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003edigital\u003c\/b\u003e fasting like Buddhist teachers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease your mental resilience by keeping a \u003cb\u003esetback diary like the Stoics\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower up your \u003cb\u003efocus \u0026amp; concentration\u003c\/b\u003e with a walking meditation \u003cb\u003einspired by Zen\u003c\/b\u003e philosophy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect your \u003cb\u003ewellbeing\u003c\/b\u003e by practising Tai Chi and being in nature like the \u003cb\u003eTaoists\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe calm, be confident, and be (seriously) happy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41806528872545,"sku":"9780711297791","price":8.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_36337230.jpg?v=1759409675","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780711297791-seriously-happy","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}