{"product_id":"hello-the-unexpected-power-of-choosing-to-connect-9781847926814","title":"Hello: The Unexpected Power of Choosing To Connect","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Nicholas Epley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: PRH UK\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bodley Head Adult\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Applied Psychology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLeading psychologist Nicholas Epley helps us understand why our social fears are often mistaken and how small acts of connection can ultimately transform our lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e‘One of those rare books that might actually change your life’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Daniel Gilbert, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eStumbling on Happiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSocial connection enriches our lives and is essential to our happiness and health – yet so often we choose not to connect. Why?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are among the most social species on the planet, uniquely equipped to connect with others. Doing so makes us happier, healthier and more successful. Yet so often we shy away from it – whether that’s saying hello to the stranger who sits next to us, or moving beyond small talk with a work colleague, or holding back from expressing our gratitude to people we appreciate. We are missing out on so much.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this inspiring book, psychologist Nicholas Epley reveals how misplaced social fears interrupt our instinct to connect and how to overcome them. Drawing on decades of research, he explains why we tend to be overly pessimistic about how others will respond to a social approach. This becomes self-fulfilling as we avoid the kinds of interaction that create strong connections – such as having a conversation – in favour of less satisfying interactions – such as social media or texting. Above all, he shows that bridging the gap between two people is far easier than we think and success is more likely than we imagine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether introvert or extrovert, we all can benefit from being just a little more social. Even the smallest adjustments can bring surprising rewards. And as Epley shows, gradually building wiser social habits can ultimately have life-changing results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e‘Everyone should read this beautiful book – and learn to use the transformative power of reaching out to build a more meaningful life’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharles Duhigg, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSupercommunicators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e‘I love this book. Truly, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eHello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e might change your life. Beautifully written, meticulously crafted, and winningly earnest. It’s a masterclass in social connection’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngela Duckworth, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGrit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e‘Masterfully blends cutting-edge research with unforgettable stories to reveal how small acts of connection can make your life richer and happier. This inspiring book will forever change how you see and reach out to other people’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaty Milkman, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHow to Change\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e‘Brilliant and eye-opening, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eHello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e is brimming with insights about how to rediscover the joy of being human’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sonja Lyubomirsky, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHow to Feel Loved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PRH UK","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47273962274967,"sku":"9781847926814","price":780.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781847926814.webp?v=1773380496","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/hello-the-unexpected-power-of-choosing-to-connect-9781847926814","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}