Seriously HAPPY

<P><B>Seriously Happy</B> is a highly practical self-help guide exploring <B>10 life-changing lessons</B> based on teachings of the ancient philosophers.</P><P>YA readers are encouraged to discover how <B>Stoicism can improve your mental resilience</B>; the <B>calming</B>, <B>meditative influence of Zen</B>; <B>the decision-making prowess of Aristotle</B> or the <B>confidence-boosting ideas of the Cynic philosophers</B>.</P><P>As a young man, author <B>Ben Aldridge</B> struggled with <B>debilitating anxiety and self-doubt</B>, until he discovered <B>Stoicism</B> and other philosophies which helped him restore balance, peace and contentment in his life. In this book, Ben shares <B>over 20 practical challenges rooted in ancient philosophy</B> 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.</P><P>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. <B>Seriously Happy</B> shows how to harness the power of ancient philosophies to deal with the real-world stress and anxieties of today.</P><ul><li>Learn to <B>master a growth mindset</B> and face your fears with fun tasks and challenges such as ''the banana walk'', inspired by <B>Cynic philosophers</B>.<br><br></li><li>Get curious, question everything, and <B>power up your critical thinking like Socrates</B>.<br> </li><li>Learn how to make <B>good life choices inspired by Aristotle’s</B><I>Golden Mean</I>. <br><br></li><li>Train your mind and embrace discomfort with <B>cold-water therapy</B> or <B>digital</B> fasting like Buddhist teachers.<br><br></li><li>Increase your mental resilience by keeping a <B>setback diary like the Stoics</B>.<br><br></li><li>Power up your <B>focus & concentration</B> with a walking meditation <B>inspired by Zen</B> philosophy.<br><br></li><li>Protect your <B>wellbeing</B> by practising Tai Chi and being in nature like the <B>Taoists</B>.</li></ul><P><B><br>Be calm, be confident, and be (seriously) happy!<br></B></P>