There is probably no more ephemeral object than happiness. It is different for everyone, and the recipes for its search are also individual. However, among the whirlpool of advice and instructions, book reviewer Oleksandra Martynenko managed to choose the ones that will help to find the way to happiness as soon as possible. Read and let life become brighter!

Gretchen Rubin «The Happiness Project»

This project had a clear goal – to answer the question: «How can you become happier without drastically changing your life?» The author found for herself 12 points, which, in her opinion, are the most important. Each month, she gradually explores each of the points, trying to determine what can be done this month to become happier.
«Gratitude is a very important component of happiness. Gratitude is followed by tolerance, because when you are grateful to someone, it is much harder to be disappointed in that person. And because of gratitude we interact with the world of nature, because nothing causes gratitude with such ease as contemplation of natural beauty».
In the hands of others, this whole concept might be banal and absurd, but Gretchen Rubin’s approach to defining and elaborating her «oddities» and whims used to achieve happiness, illuminates, teaches, entertains and encourages reflection. Her resolutions, her challenges, her victories and failures are the same as ours, but a thoughtful and focused framework and markers, as well as the study of happiness, give us confidence in the importance of focusing on even our smallest victories.

Jen Sinsero «Don`t cry! Just, damn, do it!»

Stop and read this book! It will help to grab yourself together and believe in yourself. You will learn how to reconnect with yourself to improve your life and change your attitude towards everything around us. It all starts with how you think and believe.
«The more you focus on the good and not suppress the bad, the more energy you will have to help and bring more light in situations where it is most needed».
This book will help you to love yourself. Take this book and consistently do what it says. Get inspired to start living your most amazing life.

Darka Ozerna «Be okay. What is important to know about mental health»

If you can’t understand why you feel uncomfortable in life, this book will help you. You will be able to understand yourself and find out what makes you feel worse than ever.
 «When turning to a psychotherapist, it is important to have a clear conscious psychotherapeutic request – to really want to work on certain changes in your life».
You will analyze the information and draw conclusions after reading and you will be able to improve your life on your own or with the help of specialists. You will be able to feel happier, you just need to add a little effort. And most importantly, remember the most important points of the book: «It’s okay not to be okay for a while. Trying to be okay is important».

Lola A. Eckerstrom «Lag. Swedish secrets of a happy life»

An interesting book that promotes a way of life based on minimalism and enjoyment of life through simplicity and gratitude for this world.
 «When it comes to emotions and feelings, accept your needs, come to terms with them and don’t be ashamed of them. That way you can get closer to emotional satisfaction».
A good concept to get involved in the life of everyone, regardless of age, gender, nationality, place of residence, mentality. The book shows why Sweden has such a high level of happiness and makes it clear that everyone can be happier by following just a few tips and rules.

Helen Russell «Hygge, or Cozy Happiness in Danish»

We don’t need «all things», we don’t need to compare ourselves with others. Spending time with people we want to laugh with, be cozy, have our own hobbies – that’s what’s important, and I think we sometimes lose it.
This book helps to see the Danish hygge through the eyes of the author. She shows from her own experience that she can change her life and become happier.
«It takes a strong character to remain the happiest nation in the world when you spend six months of the year in the cold and darkness».
Helen does not hide the shortcomings of «life in Danish», and also does not forget to remind about the cold weather and dark winter days. However, she is candid in her stories of experience and immersion in culture. If you are interested in happiness and what makes people happy, this is a great book.