The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary

The default disenchanted is a book by Catherine Gray that explains how to train our brains to be more positive-seeking and take a rest from the tireless pursuit of better, faster, more. She reveals that big bucks don't mean big happiness, extraordinary experiences have a comedown, and budget weddings predict a lower chance of divorce. She also reminds us what an average body actually is, that exercising for weight loss means we do less exercise, and that the modern tendency to keep up with the Murphys, but keep up with the Mega-Murphies, is not healthy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2023
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

"From the Sunday Times bestselling author, comes a life-affirming and humorous exploration of the default disenchanted. Catherine Gray sets out on a mission to discover how to cultivate default happiness, challenging the notion that money and material possessions are the keys to contentment. Through captivating storytelling and illuminating science, Gray reveals that big bucks don't necessarily lead to big happiness, and that extraordinary experiences can be found in the simplest of moments. She offers scientifically-proven ways to train our brains to be more positive-seeking and encourages us to take a break from the relentless pursuit of better, faster, more. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a more fulfilling and joyful existence."

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 126 x 198 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783256044