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 text is accompanied by gorgeous illustrations by Michelle Brackenborough.
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.
shows how to harness the power of ancient philosophies to deal with the real-world stress and anxieties of today.
Learn to
master a growth mindset
and face your fears with fun tasks and challenges such as 'the banana walk', inspired by
Cynic philosophers
Get curious, question everything, and
power up your critical thinking like Socrates
Learn how to make
good life choices inspired by Aristotle’s
Golden Mean
Train your mind and embrace discomfort with
cold-water therapy
or
digital
fasting like Buddhist teachers.
Increase your mental resilience by keeping a
setback diary like the Stoics
Power up your
focus & concentration
with a walking meditation
inspired by Zen
philosophy.
Protect your
wellbeing
by practising Tai Chi and being in nature like the
Taoists
Be calm, be confident, and be (seriously) happy!