{"title":"Dr. Brock Bastian","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the thought-provoking works of Dr. Brock Bastian, a distinguished author and psychologist known for his exploration of the human experience. With a focus on Science \u0026amp; Nature, Dr. Bastian's contributions offer profound insights into the complexities of happiness, well-being, and the role of discomfort in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eThe Other Side of Happiness\u003c\/em\u003e, challenges conventional notions of happiness by considering how pain and adversity can lead to personal growth and deeper fulfilment. Through compelling research and engaging narratives, Dr. Bastian invites readers to rethink what it means to live a happy life, exploring the unexpected ways in which negative experiences can shape us for the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Bastian's work combines academic rigour with accessible storytelling, making complex psychological and philosophical concepts approachable for all readers. Whether you're a student of psychology or simply curious about the science behind everyday emotions, this collection promises to enrich your understanding of what it means to be human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enlightening perspectives of Dr. Brock Bastian and gain a new appreciation for the role of discomfort and challenge in shaping a meaningful life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-other-side-of-happiness-by-dr-brock-bastian-9780141982106","title":"The Other Side of Happiness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn internationally acclaimed social psychologist offers a counter-intuitive approach to finding happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Western culture, we have become addicted to positivity. We try to eradicate pain through medication and by insulating ourselves and our children from risk, even though we are the safest generation that ever lived. Yet in his research, renowned social psychologist Brock Bastian has found that hardship and sadness are neither antithetical to pleasure nor incidental; they are a necessary ingredient for happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on psychology, neuroscience and internationally acclaimed findings from Bastian's own lab, \u003cem\u003eThe Other Side of Happiness\u003c\/em\u003e encourages us to take a more fearless approach to living that acknowledges the value of pain in our lives. As Bastian shows us, the most thrilling moments of our lives are usually balanced on a knife edge between pleasure and pain, whether it is finding your true love, holding your new-born for the first time, finishing a marathon or even taking a dip in an icy sea. This is because hardship quite literally increases our capacity for happiness, making us stronger, more resilient, and more connected to those around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342789988588,"sku":"9780141982106","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14623043482238.jpg?v=1743943024"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dr-brock-bastian.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}