Happy Mind, Happy Life

I had been looking forward to the arrival of my copy of Happy Mind, Happy Life, having already followed the related podcast content, and it is every bit as good as I had hoped. So much wisdom distilled into clear, practical, unpatronising language. And just so enjoyable to read! Some health books can scare you by pointing out all the hazards out there to watch out for, but Rangan’s do the opposite - they lift you up, reassure you, and make you feel everything’s going to be ok and that you have the power to make yourself feel better. Rangan’s understanding of what happiness is - and what it isn’t - makes total sense. I love the fact that he always has one eye on our evolutionary past, which informs so much of our current state of body and mind. Rangan believes that most of our ills are linked to the mismatch between our fundamental nature, honed by millions of years of evolution, and the vastly different world we now find ourselves in, and I think he’s absolutely right. He shows us what we can do to live more in tune with this fundamental nature, even in the modern world. I don’t know whether it’s the pretty pictures (they certainly help!), but, having already devoured the whole thing in one day, I can tell this is a book I’m going to be picking up again and again to refer back to. Thank you, Dr Chatterjee, for your monumental (and ever-growing) contribution to human well-being.

Absorbing, informative and relaxing read. This book communicates both simply and deeply at the same time. Friends I have passed it on to have found it life-changing. Well done, Dr Chatterjee!

5 stars definitely! Absolutely enjoyable book, I read it a few years ago, but the best feeling is that I do want to read it again, as I remember it as a very pleasant, soothing and relaxing read. The wish to read a book again is what makes it worth buying.

There is some solid sensible advice here. The content is good and well written. However some of the pages don’t read well on the Kindle Paperwhite and I would advise against buying it in that format (and think the publishers should have checked this!)

Great quality! And of the best books I’ve ever read.

Starting on the journey of improving mindfulness and mental health after a recent bad decline due to work (head of department in a sixth form), I have found this book to be a really useful companion on the trip, alongside journalling and listening to podcasts such as Dr Chatterjee's, Mo Gawdat, and high performance pod. It isn't mind-blowing in revelations, but that's not it's intention (I feel), nor is it condescending or 'new age'. I found it honest, and that I was nodding along in recognition of my own experiences with what was being said. It is full of simple little tasks and activities to help with achieving the goals YOU set out to achieve, and helping on the path to inner piece. I can see myself dipping back into the book for many years. Highly recommended.

As a fan of all his books and podcasts, I was really looking forward to receiving his latest work and it certainly does not disappoint. All of Dr. Chatterjee's previous books arm you with excellent advice, tips and knowledge to help you lead a better life. I am not sure how he does it but this surpasses them all. It is very readable, accessible, applicable and most importantly, it feels as though it is written from the heart. I am a practicing doctor and pass on Dr. Chatterjee's tips to my patients on a daily basis. It is invaluable advice that we never learnt at medical school and cannot easily garner from textbooks. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone. Well done Dr. Chatterjee and thank you.

I first came across Rangan by listening to several podcasts he featured on. I’m so impressed with this book and I’m only a quarter of the way through. I have other books on happiness but this is making me stop and pause, like it’s actually having an effect. The exercises dotted throughout the book are easy to implement in your life no matter what your lifestyle, and he does consider all lifestyles in this. It’s being a doctor and seeing lots of patients that allows him to do that. The style is simple, but that’s a really positive thing!! Some books on happiness can be hard work but this style makes it easier to read and take in the message with more impact, even if you only have 10 mins here and there to read. It feels like a handbook. I’m already thinking about which friends and family members I can pass this on to who would really benefit - but only if they’ll return it to me afterwards!!

Read a chapter before you go to bed. You will sleep better.

Ottimo libro che si legge velocemente.Aiuta a riflettete in alcune situazioni.

Good book with practical content

Pretty okay book about how you can coach yourself to be more aware of your way of living. And with some guidance how to improve your daily life to avoid stress and anxiety.

This a good book to start exploring some ideas about how to feel happier in a daily basis, simple but efficient ways to do so.