Part 1 Happiness, Missing in Action 1

i. Vive la révolution 3

ii. Learn Latin 11

iii. Watering your weeds 19

iv. All aboard the struggle bus 27

v. Presumed guilty 37

vi. New tricks 43

vii. Flip it 51

viii. The eff -word 61

Part 2 Happiness Manifesto: The Pledges 67

i. Solemnly swear to be your own bestie 69

ii. Vow to relight your fire 85

iii. Make an oath to your physical self 95

iv. Commit to acknowledging the small print 113

v. Promise to value your values 129

vi. Dare to stand out by being much less SMART 137

vii. Remember that words can change worlds 151

viii. Call off the search 167

ix. Engage with the only moment in time 181

x. Sign up for the Everyday Olympics 193

Part 3 Tales of the Unexpected (and Unexplained) 197

i. Life lag 201

ii. The parable of Cotton Candy 205

iii. A window on the world 213

iv. Big apple, big heart 215

v. Uber uncool 221

vi. The grapes of wrath 225

vii. Renting or owning? 231

viii. The fluffy tale of Babbity Rabbit 235

More books by Andy Cope and Paul McGee 247

About the Authors 249

Index 251

‘A BOOK FOR EVERYONE!’ BEAR GRYLLS

When the world is doing its worst, it becomes even more important that you know how to be at your best. The Happiness Revolution shows you how.

Happiness is sought by everyone the world over. Unfortunately, many find it fleeting and hard to maintain. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In The Happiness Revolution: A Manifesto For Living Your Best Life, motivational experts and bestselling authors Andy Cope and Paul McGee deliver a self-help book of the times, for the times.

They outline a 10-point Happiness Manifesto grounded in the science of human flourishing and the reality of life. Built on simple and practical principles, The Happiness Revolution is a thought-provoking and fun read which will have an immediate positive effect on your life and the lives of those around you.

Rather than waiting for evolution to equip us with the necessary skills to thrive, we’re inviting you to join a revolution. An uprising of wellbeing and a raising of the bar from mental health to mental wealth because, bottom line, there’s a world shortage of happiness right now.

Vive la révolution!

#thehappinessrevolution

Praise for The Happiness Revolution

‘A book for everyone!’
Bear Grylls, adventurer, writer, television presenter and businessman

‘The Happiness Revolution will help you to pause a moment, to stop fighting life and join in with the flow. I’ve joined the happiness revolution today, you should too.’
Jason Byrne, Comedian and Radio Host

‘Warm, witty and, above all, wise. This book is a powerful manifesto for living your best life.’
Damian Hughes, author, speaker and co-host of The High Performance Podcast

‘We are all unique and face many challenges in the snakes and ladders of life and appreciating that being imperfect is perfectly ok. The authors of The Happiness Revolution Paul and Andy have written an honest, practical and engaging book that offers hope, in an encouraging and empowering way which I’m sure you will enjoy.’
Nigel Adkins, Football Manager

‘A profound, engaging and at times moving read – sprinkled with humour, honesty and insight. The world will be a better place when we embrace The Happiness Revolution.’
James Timpson OBE, Chief Executive of Timpson

‘Another thought provoking and inspiring read by Paul McGee and Andy Cope, their simple, yet relatable manifesto for living your best life, is something we can all embrace.’
Jacqueline Gold CBE, CEO of Ann Summers

‘I love this book! Andy and Paul’s writing is entertaining, insightful and empathic. The Happiness Revolution doesn’t just explain how to be happy; it explains that actually, we don’t have to try that hard!’
Gill Hasson, bestselling author of Mindfulness