The Rules of Happiness: A personal code for finding your happiness - Softcover

Templar, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292479515 ISBN 13: 9781292479514

Publisher: Pearson Business, 2025

Synopsis

Feel stuck chasing happiness but never quite catching it? The Rules of Happiness shows how to unlock joy with simple, everyday actions that stick. Instead of chasing elusive goals or relying on quick fixes, bestselling author Richard Templar reveals a set of practical Rules that help you reset your mindset and thrive in any situation. 

• Clear numbered Rules: Apply bite-size actions without overwhelm, making positive change stick fast. 

• Ten themed sections: Cover creativity, responsibility, confidence, mindfulness, connecting, health, and more for all-round growth. 

• Common-sense language: Skip jargon, grasp ideas quickly, and act immediately. 

• Agnostic approach: Disagree? Adapt each Rule and build a code that fits your life. 

• Portable format: Keep the handbook nearby and reboot your mindset in minutes. 

The Rules of Happiness by bestselling author Richard Templar delivers fresh, practical wisdom in the trusted “Rules” format. In the book, Templar distils years of observation into everyday guidance readers actually use. 

Each chapter presents a concise Rule, a relatable example, and a direct takeaway. Ten themed parts cover mindset, time, relationships, health, and purpose. The tone remains warm yet challenging, encouraging readers to question, adapt, and own their journey. 

Finish the book with a personal code that lifts mood, fuels achievement, and keeps life in balance. Small shifts compound into lasting optimism and renewed energy. 

Perfect for busy professionals, students, and anyone ready to swap overwhelm for sustainable happiness. 

About this title

About the Author

Richard Templar is an international bestselling personal-development author known for turning complex life lessons into clear Rules. With millions of copies sold worldwide, Templar brings direct, conversational insight to every page. He distils decades of observation into practical guides that help readers live, work, and lead with confidence. 

From the Back Cover

Some people seem to be happy and positive, whatever happens. Even when bad things happen, they seem able to get up and carry on without a fuss. They are optimistic, good to be around, and seem fulfilled and content. 

So, what do they know that the rest of us don’t? The answer is they know The Rules of Happiness and now you can learn them too. 

These are the Rules that will help you to see the most positive side of life, stay upbeat and learn the power of contentment. With common-sense advice covering creativity, responsibility, confidence, mindfulness, the soul, time, connecting, health, giving and curiosity, you’ll find a spring in your step too. 

It’s your life. So why not make it happy? 

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Business
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1292479515
• ISBN 13: 9781292479514
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 248