Make Life Happier: 23 Practical Ways to Feel Better, Find Meaning and Make a Difference

Paperback Published on: 23/04/2026
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Synopsis

This book can't change your life, but you can.

We all want the people we love to be happy - and most of us long to feel more at peace with ourselves. In this practical and encouraging guide, Dr Mark Williamson, CEO of Action for Happiness, shares 23 proven ways to make life happier for yourself, your loved ones and the wider world.

Drawing on fifteen years of working closely with leading experts in wellbeing - from psychology and neuroscience to timeless human wisdom - Mark offers simple, science-backed steps to help you feel better, strengthen your relationships and create positive ripples in the world around you. Mark isn't a guru; he's a 'happiness engineer' who has road-tested these ideas in real life with thousands of people - and in his own journey from burnout to purpose.

Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all formula, Make Life Happier shows you how to run your own 'happiness experiments' and discover what works best for you - whether that's quieting your inner critic, building healthier habits, becoming a better listener or contributing to your community.

This book is more than a guide to feeling better; it's an invitation to join a growing movement of people choosing to live differently. Because lasting happiness comes not just from caring for ourselves, but from caring for each other. Whatever your situation, you can do something - and you can start today.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781785124747
  • Number of pages: 416
  • Dimensions: 234 x 153 x 33 mm
  • Weight: 506g
  • Languages: English

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Make Life Happier
An ideal companion for a happier life
I am already an avid reader of books related to the science of happiness but this one really stands out to me. Like other reviewers have noted, Mark's styl... READ MORE
Joshua French
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A book for everyone
I first came across Mark and his organisation many years ago with the Action for Happiness calendars when every day was a struggle, commuting and working. ... READ MORE
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A truly Transforming book
What makes this book transformational is its ability to combine powerful insights with practical ,actionable advice. Dr Mark uses real situations and rela... READ MORE
Elizabeth  Martin
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Practical, evidence-based wisdom for a happier life
This is a warm, accessible and genuinely useful book that brings the science of wellbeing to life in a way that feels both realistic and uplifting. Rather ... READ MORE
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Make Life Happier is an inspirational read
I have worked as a mental health occupational therapist for over 40 years and I would 100% recommend this book. The brief summary questions/reflections aft... READ MORE
Louise Paul
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A practical, highly readable, compassionate guide to happier life
This is a wonderfully written book for all of us who are seeking a happier life for ourselves and others in these troubled times. Mark Williamson combines ... READ MORE
Jane Margaret Davis
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A great personal investment
An investment in ‘Make Life Happier’ and integrating some of the practical actions it contains will yield a far greater personal return than the financial ... READ MORE
Peter Harper
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Fabulously brilliant
This is the ultimate book for supporting emotional wellbeing as Mark has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He shares 23 ways to help you make your life... READ MORE
Linda Ramsden
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So Happy With This Book
Having been part of the Action for Happiness community for a long time, I am delighted that this book exists and that everyone can own a copy. Written in ... READ MORE
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Practical. Insightful, enjoyable, useful book on happiness!
Practical, insightful, fascinating, useful. A refreshingly readable and enjoyable exploration around the most important topic of Happiness. Definitely wort... READ MORE
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"Make Life Happier" is an amazing journey for anyone who has experience of trauma, whether personal or through family or friends. I know, as someone with s... READ MORE
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Dr Williamson has produced an easy read with many practical ways to feel better through helpful evidence based experiments to care for ourselves and others... READ MORE
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Full of great ideas
Dr Mark Williamson and Action for Happiness offer such great ideas for how to make the most of the good while not pretending life is perfect. Such a useful... READ MORE
Greta
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A very much needed book!
i have been a fan of the Action for Happiness approach for a while. learning to make the most of every situation, that sadness, for whatever reason, can be... READ MORE
Marie Crowley
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You won’t need to put this book down
At the end of each chapter there is time to review, to reflect and to understand where we stand on the journey to self improvement. There’s so much more to... READ MORE
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