Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments

Find peace and joy in everyday moments even amid life’s storms

Nataly Kogan

2018

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About This Book

Working nonstop to reach the next milestone never delivered lasting happiness. But you can discover a gentler, more effective path: cultivating five core practices—acceptance, gratitude, intentional kindness, connecting to your bigger why, and self-care—so that you feel more joy in everyday moments and deepen your resilience when life gets tough. Through relatable stories, evidence-based strategies, and simple daily habits, you’ll learn how to embrace your full range of emotions, amplify moments of beauty, and transform your mindset from chasing perfection to living fully in the present. If you’re ready to stop struggling and start thriving, this journey will show you how to become happier now.

About the Author

Nataly Kogan is the founder and CEO of Happier, a mobile app and community dedicated to harnessing the science of well-being to help more than a million people live more fulfilling lives. A former venture capitalist at PayPal and McKinsey consultant, she awakened to the power of simple gratitude and self-acceptance practices after hitting a career and family crisis. Nataly has spoken at TEDx, the United Nations, and Fortune 500 companies around the world, sharing her insights on resilience, positive psychology, and self-care. She holds a degree from Wesleyan University and lives in Boston with her husband and daughter.

Biggest Takeaway

• Reduce stress and anxiety by letting go of unhelpful “should-be” mental loops • Boost resilience with an emotional immune system that powers you through challenges • Find more joy in everyday life with simple, science-backed gratitude and creativity rituals • Deepen your connections by sharing kindness and honest vulnerability • Clarify your motivations by uncovering and anchoring your bigger why • Increase productivity and creativity through scheduled rest and mindful breaks • Cultivate lasting self-compassion methods that fuel personal growth and fill you with confidence

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