Preface

You Can Be Happy offers something we believe is unique: a concise, accessible and, most importantly, scientifically reliable collection of the practical steps you can take to become happier. The techniques and activities we recommend here have been proven to get results. Make them part of your routine and they will work for you too.

This book is based on the very best psychological research and clinical practice. In particular, it draws on three of the most significant currents in psychology today: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and positive psychology.

CBT was first developed in the 1960s by Professor Aaron Beck as a treatment for depression. Since then, it’s been used very successfully to help people with many other ...

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