SEG N ESTUDIOS DE ESTADOS UNIDOS, LAS PERSONAS FELICES VIVEN ENTRE SEIS Y DIEZ A OS M S QUE LAS NO FELICES. Una ola de descontento recorre el mundo, y cada vez menos personas se sienten verdaderamente felices. Las encuestas revelan un aumento constante de la insatisfacci n, el estr s y la depresi n a nivel global. Qu est sucediendo? Por qu los niveles de infelicidad alcanzan r cords preocupantes? Cu les son las ltimas innovaciones de pa ses, empresas, escuelas y la ciencia para revertir esta tendencia y aumentar la felicidad? Andr s Oppenheimer explora este fen meno global y ofrece nuevas perspectivas para salir del pozo de la insatisfacci n. A trav s de una exhaustiva investigaci n en diversos pa ses, concluye que el crecimiento econ mico --el par metro que usamos para medir el progreso-- es necesario, pero no suficiente para aumentar la felicidad. Hay otros factores, como la p rdida de comunidad, la carencia de prop sito y la adicci n a las redes sociales, que est n alimentando la desesperanza. Sin embargo, lo m s interesante es que est n surgiendo soluciones concretas y accesibles para aumentar la satisfacci n de vida. A lo largo de esta reveladora y entretenida obra, los lectores se sumergir n en la nueva "ciencia de la felicidad", basada en evaluaciones de impacto respaldadas por evidencias s lidas. As , Oppenheimer ampl a el concepto de progreso y comparte novedosas estrategias para combatir la infelicidad en los pa ses, las empresas y las escuelas. Nos cuenta sobre las "escuelas de la felicidad" que visit en India, los "recetadores sociales" que entrevist en el Reino Unido y los grupos de voluntarios con los que habl en Dinamarca, Finlandia y But n. He aqu un libro inspirador que transformar todo lo que siempre cre mos sobre la felicidad. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONACCORDING TO STUDIES FROM THE UNITED STATES, HAPPY PEOPLE LIVE SIX TO TEN YEARS MORE THAN UNHAPPY PEOPLE. A wave of discontent is sweeping across the world, and fewer and fewer people feel truly happy. Surveys show a constant increase in dissatisfaction, stress, and depression worldwide. What is happening? Why is the level of unhappiness reaching worrisome numbers? What are the latest innovations from nations, corporations, schools, and scientists to reverse this tendency and increase happiness? Andr s Oppenheimer explores this global phenomenon and offers new perspectives to get out of the well of discontent. From rigorous research undertaken in several countries, he concludes that economical growth--the parameter used to measure success--is necessary, but not enough to increase happiness. There are other factors that are fueling hopelessness, such as the loss of a sense of community, the lack of purpose, and the addiction to social media. However, the most interesting aspect of all is that straightforward and accessible solutions to enhance satisfaction in life are emerging. Through this insightful and entertaining work, readers submerge in the new "science of happiness," based on impact assessments supported by solid evidence. Oppenheimer expands the concept of progress and shares fresh strategies to fight unhappiness within countries, corporations, and schools. He tells us of the "schools of happiness" he visited in India, the "social prescribers" he interviewed in the United Kingdom, and the volunteer groups he talked to in Denmark, Finland, and Bhutan. This is an inspiring book that will change everything we always thought we knew about happiness.
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