The Future of Happiness

Technology, at least in theory, is improving our productivity, efficiency, and communication. The one thing it’s not doing is making us happier. We are experiencing historically high levels of depression and dissatisfaction. 

But we can change that. 

Knowing that technology is here to stay and will continue to evolve in form and function, we need to know how to navigate the future to achieve a better balance between technology, productivity, and well-being. Technology can drive—not diminish—human happiness. 

In The Future of Happiness, author Amy Blankson, cofounder of  the global positive psychology consulting firm GoodThink, unveils five strategies successful individuals can use, not just to survive—but actually thrive—in the Digital Age: 

By rethinking when, where, why, and how you use technology, you will not only influence your own well-being but also help shape the future of your community.

Use this book to discover how technologies can transform the idea of “I’ll be happy when . . .” to being happy now.

“Volumes have been written about how bad technology can be for us, but Amy Blankson is the first author I’ve seen to lay out a simple, achievable  path to explain how to stay grounded and balanced in the digital era.” —Laszlo Bock, former head of people operations at Google and bestselling author of Work Rules!

“Too often, the concept of personal happiness is left out of discussions  about technology and the future of our world. The Future of Happiness is a timely reminder about the importance of happiness, meaning, and our  fragile, promising selves.” —Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

“The Future of Happiness gave me tactical tips in the first few minutes and  a genuinely happier life by the end. In an age of endless interruptions,  this book couldn’t have arrived at a better time.” —Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Equation and The Book of Awesome

“I believe that virtually all of us on this planet are struggling with two  core issues: how to feel happier every day and how to balance technology  so we’re not overrun or dehumanized by it. Rather than fighting against  the digital movement, we need higher-level help to harness it for our  greatest joy, success, connection, and fulfillment. Amy’s book is the perfect pathway to this—offering amazing new strategies to help us access  more joy and meaning while at the same time leveraging the power of  technology to enhance and enrich our lives. Thank you, Amy!” —Kathy Caprino, MA, “Brave Up” writer, speaker, coach, and leadership developer