Neuroscience reveals that happiness is not just a fleeting emotion, but a measurable brain state grounded in the brain's reward system and shaped by its social, cognitive, and aversive networks. Complementing these insights, psychology helps us understand which life goals are worth pursuing, which social connections most enrich our well-being, which self-help practices foster a positive mindset, and how to effectively manage the key obstacles to sustained happiness-stress, fear, and depression. If Only Happiness Was a No-Brainer integrates findings from neuroscience and psychology to present five essential pillars of happiness: pleasure, purpose, people, perspective, and resilience. Through lighthearted personal stories and clear, evidence-based insights, this book shows how each pillar is expressed in the brain-offering readers an understanding of how to have a more meaningful, connected, and happy lives.
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Driven by a lifelong passion for science, nature, and the human experience, Yair Aizenman brings a unique perspective shaped by a PhD in neuroscience from UCLA and a master's in marriage, family, and child counseling from the University of San Diego. His goal with the book is to educate readers and help them focus on what truly matters in life, unlocking greater happiness, connection, and meaning. Outside of writing, Yair enjoys exploring the world with his family - together, they even helped establish a lodge in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Peru.
