10 Books To Help You Find Your Happy Place

10 Books To Help You Find Your Happy Place Reading helps us explore new worlds and ideas, but it can also help us feel a little better about the life were living. The next time youre looking to add some inspiration and positivity toyour life, check out the reading list below. Youll learn how to find happiness with each read and how to build a more positive mindset in your current day-to-day.1. The Happiness Project by Gretchen RubinIf you think that youre doing all the right things but could be happier, youll relate to this authors year-long journey to find true contentment. Rubin takes calculated steps towards measurable goals to see if they ultimately make herbei happier. Her journey is super relatable, and youll be surprised at how much you laugh along with her.2. Tiny Beautiful Things Advice on Love Life From Dear Sugar by Cheryl StrayedIf youre an avid reader ofThe Rumpus, you may already be familiar with the advice column Dear Sugar. Sugar, known in real life as Cheryl Strayed , compiled her universal life advice into this short read that will comfort you in ways you didnt even know you needed.3. Spark Joy An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up by Marie KondoA companion piece to the best-selling The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, this book has illustrated guides on how to sort your household items, fold your clothes and more. Yes, it might seem silly on the surface, but after organizing your home with this guide youll feel that youre headed in a more positive direction.4. Flourish A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being by Martin E. P. SeligmanThis book focuses on the definition of well-being and why weve been looking at it all wrong. Dr. Seligmans writing guides readers through his idea of what makes for a good life and how you can find it in your workplace, in your community and within yourself.5. The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de BottonSometimes, positivity doesnt come from within it can also c ome from our environment. The Architecture of Happiness shows us how we can use our surroundings to influence how we feel. De Botton will make you think of your workspace in a whole new light6.The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent PealeIf youre not religious, you may want to start with a different book on this list. But, if you are, youll want to grab a copy ASAP so you can incorporate your spirituality into your search for positivity. In his book, Dr. Peale includes daily exercises to help you take small, daily steps to finding more happiness.7. What I Told My Daughter Lessons from Leaders on Raising the Next Generation of Empowered Women by Nina TasslerIf Tasslers name looks familiar, its because the former CBS chairwoman is responsible for some of your favorite TV shows. Since she left CBS in 2015, Tassler has been busy with many tasks one of which was collaborating with a group of diverse female leaders on this book about the advice theyve given their daughters. This read will give you some thermisch fuzzies and hope for the worlds future.8.The Geography of Bliss by Eric WeinerNPR foreign correspondent Eric Weiner details his search for the happiest country on the planet in this autobiographical read. His journey takes him across multiple continents, and his insights into what makes people happy in different regions will help you create (and find) your ideal definition of happiness. This is an especially great read if youre interested in travel, but lack the funds or time to pursue it.9. Dont Sweat the Small Stuff and Its All Small Stuff by Richard CarlsonSometimes, all you need to feel a little bit better is a classic self-help book. Dont Sweat the Small Stuff is a reminder that trusting your intuitions and listening to your instincts is key to finding happiness not everything is a life or death matter, meaning that you can slow down and focus on whats important.10. The Last Lecture by Randy PauschPausch gave his titular last lecture after learning he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The lecture, seemingly focused on how to achieve your childhood dreams, was actually about the importance of overcoming the obstacles one encounters in life. This book will be the inspiration you need to seize the day.