The Rules of Happiness, 1st edition

Published by Pearson Business (1 December 2025) © 2026

  • Richard Templar
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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. 

Table of contents

Roughly 10 Rules per section. Sections on:

The Rules of Creativity 

The Rules of Responsibility 

The Rules of Confidence 

The Rules of Mindfulness 

The Rules for the Soul 

The Rules of Time 

The Rules of Connecting 

The Rules of Health 

The Rules of Giving 

The Rules of Curiosity

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