The Millennial's Guide to Making Happiness

Book excerpt: All his life, Chris Butsch lived on the fast track to success. Go to school, get good grades, get a job, profit. That's how it works, right? So he thought, until he was diag¬nosed with clinical depression in his early twenties. Determined to find a long-term cure, Chris began a worldwide quest to conquer the plague of unhappiness blanketing the Millennial generation. On the way, Chris interviewed hundreds of psychologists, swamis, millionaires, monks, and Millennials from thirty-one different countries, devouring decades of positive psychology research as he went. Eager to share his discoveries, Chris walks readers through the essentials of building a happy life: Discerning the difference between true happiness vs. fleeting pleasures; Tailoring your environment for optimum performance through improved sleeping habits and exercise goals; Optimizing focus and gray matter through meditation and mindfulness. With wit, humor, and charm, Chris artfully captures the struggle of Millennials nationwide while crafting intelligent, actionable, and science-backed solutions. A must-read for any young person, or anyone trying to make their way in the world, The Millennial's Guide to Making Happiness, Volume I, puts a humorous, personal, and scientific spin on the pursuit of happiness.