
Seriously HAPPY
Ben Aldridge
Seriously Happy is a highly practical self-help guide exploring 10 life-changing lessons based on teachings of the ancient philosophers.
YA readers are encouraged to discover how Stoicism can improve your mental resilience; the calming, meditative influence of Zen; the decision-making prowess of Aristotle or the confidence-boosting ideas of the Cynic philosophers.
As a young man, author Ben Aldridge struggled with debilitating anxiety and self-doubt, until he discovered Stoicism and other philosophies which helped him restore balance, peace and contentment in his life. In this book, Ben shares over 20 practical challenges rooted in ancient philosophy that will power up your focus and confidence, improve your critical thinking, build mental resilience, and embrace happiness.
The 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. Seriously Happy shows how to harness the power of ancient philosophies to deal with the real-world stress and anxieties of today.
master a growth mindsetCynic philosophers
power up your critical thinking like Socrates
good life choices inspired by Aristotle’sGolden Mean
cold-water therapydigital
setback diary like the Stoics
focus & concentrationinspired by Zen
wellbeingTaoists
Be calm, be confident, and be (seriously) happy!
Duration - 4h.
Author - Ben Aldridge.
Narrator - Ben Aldridge.
Published Date - Wednesday, 03 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Description:
Seriously Happy is a highly practical self-help guide exploring 10 life-changing lessons based on teachings of the ancient philosophers. YA readers are encouraged to discover how Stoicism can improve your mental resilience; the calming, meditative influence of Zen; the decision-making prowess of Aristotle or the confidence-boosting ideas of the Cynic philosophers. As a young man, author Ben Aldridge struggled with debilitating anxiety and self-doubt, until he discovered Stoicism and other philosophies which helped him restore balance, peace and contentment in his life. In this book, Ben shares over 20 practical challenges rooted in ancient philosophy that will power up your focus and confidence, improve your critical thinking, build mental resilience, and embrace happiness. The 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. Seriously Happy shows how to harness the power of ancient philosophies to deal with the real-world stress and anxieties of today. master a growth mindsetCynic philosophers power up your critical thinking like Socrates good life choices inspired by Aristotle’sGolden Mean cold-water therapydigital setback diary like the Stoics focus & concentrationinspired by Zen wellbeingTaoists Be calm, be confident, and be (seriously) happy! Duration - 4h. Author - Ben Aldridge. Narrator - Ben Aldridge. Published Date - Wednesday, 03 January 2024.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:21
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:21
Part 1: What Is Your "Happy"?
Duration:00:18:58
Part 1: What Is Your "Happy"?
Duration:00:18:58
Part 2: Chapter 1: Power Up Your Focus
Duration:00:20:01
Part 2: Chapter 1: Power Up Your Focus
Duration:00:20:01
Part 2: Chapter 2: Become Seriously Confident
Duration:00:18:55
Part 2: Chapter 2: Become Seriously Confident
Duration:00:18:55
Part 2: Chapter 3: Boost Your Critical Thinking
Duration:00:23:13
Part 2: Chapter 4: A Workout for Your Well-Being
Duration:00:23:03
Part 2: Chapter 5: Supercharge Your Mindset
Duration:00:23:34
Part 2: Chapter 6: Decision Time: Choose Awesome
Duration:00:21:25
Part 2: Chapter 7: Grow Resilience and Bounce Back
Duration:00:20:03
Part 2: Chapter 8: Find (Serious) Happiness!
Duration:00:17:36
Part 2: Chapter 9: Relationship Reset
Duration:00:17:33
Part 2: Chapter 10: Level Up Your Discipline
Duration:00:18:47
Part 3: Think Like a Philosopher
Duration:00:08:50
Reading Recommendations
Duration:00:05:33
Acknowledgments
Duration:00:01:58
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:32