Almost 10 years ago, Dr Darren Morton’s Live More Happy introduced readers to a hopeful idea: that while we can’t control everything life brings our way, simple lifestyle choices can make a big difference in how we feel. Since then, more than 50,000 copies of the book have found their way into homes, churches and communities, encouraging readers with practical, evidence-based strategies for improving emotional wellbeing. Today, the message that we can choose to improve our mood is just as relevant—if not more so—and the body of research supporting this claim has also grown stronger.
In the years since the book’s first release, Dr Morton has not been idle. His desire to help people turn knowledge into experience led him to create The Lift Project, a 10-week wellness program certified by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, which has touched more than 60,000 people in 40 countries. The program has been rigorously researched, including randomised-controlled trials, with findings published in high-ranking peer-reviewed journals.
In this updated edition of Live More Happy, Dr Morton draws on learnings from The Lift Project and the latest research from neuroscience, positive psychology and lifestyle medicine to build on the strengths of the original book. The result is an upbeat, conversational guide that combines sound science and engaging stories with simple habits anyone can begin applying today to make a lasting difference to mood and wellbeing. Presented with a fresh new design, the book is sure to give both new readers and those revisiting a trusted resource a lift.
With Dr Morton set to feature in media interviews around the book’s release, there is great opportunity for church members to share the book with family, friends, neighbours and colleagues during this window of heightened awareness. Like the first edition, the updated edition will be available in both full-size and smaller sharing formats, with special pricing available for purchases of bulk quantities.
This refreshed edition ensures that Live More Happy remains a timely resource for anyone seeking to lift not only their mood, but their whole approach to life.
—Lauren Webb, assistant book editor, Signs Publishing |