José Gregorio González Explores Science of Well-being in New Book 'Felizmente Felices'

The Spanish publishing industry has released a new book on emotional well-being, a topic that has seen a surge in popularity since the global pandemic. Released this May by Luciérnaga, Felizmente Felices is the latest work by Canary Islands author José Gregorio González, building on his previous research into positive psychology.

What sets this book apart is its multidisciplinary approach. Rather than acting as a standard self-help manual, it offers a scientific look at what truly contributes to our well-being. González goes beyond simple advice, incorporating sociology, biology, and politics into his analysis. Notably, he explores how the concept of "happiness" is sometimes used as a tool for social control and compares traditional economic measures, like GDP, with alternative models of human development, such as those used in Bhutan.

The book examines happiness from every angle, challenging the idea that we should be happy all the time and highlighting the value of "negative" emotions. Drawing on his 30-year career as a science communicator and broadcaster for Televisión Canaria and Canarias Radio, González explains how factors like economic stability, genetics, and daily habits influence our life satisfaction.

The text also explores the practical benefits of altruism, gratitude, and assertiveness, connecting ancient philosophy with modern neuroscience. Throughout his fifteenth book, González uses an accessible style to explain complex topics, ranging from how to manage procrastination to setting healthy boundaries in difficult relationships. Ultimately, Felizmente Felices combines scientific insight with clear communication, offering readers practical tools at a time when mental health and finding purpose have become central to our daily lives.