My latest book

"This book should be the thought for the day every single day." Dr Julie Smith

Book cover of The Joy of Actually Giving a Fuck. Large light blue writing on a bright yellow background.

My latest book

"This book should be the thought for the day every single day." Dr Julie Smith

Book cover of The Joy of Actually Giving a Fuck. Large light blue writing on a bright yellow background.
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My latest book

"This book should be the thought for the day every single day." Dr Julie Smith

Book cover of The Joy of Actually Giving a Fuck. Large light blue writing on a bright yellow background.
The Joy of Giving a Fuck A+

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Why “Good Enough” Can Sometimes Make You Happier
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Novelty. Man standing on a large white arrow that bends to the right. The route ahead is a red arrow. The image suggests that we can choose something different. The background is mustard yellow.
Why Your Brain Loves a Little Novelty (And How to Find It)
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The Bannister Effect: How to Break Your Psychological Barriers
Illustration of slow down. Man in suit lying back against a giant hourglass taking a nap, with his papers and folders in a pile beside him. Set against a blue sky.
Try Doing One Thing 25% More Slowly
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The Happiness that Happens Before it Happens

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About Dr David R Hamilton

I'm a writer, columnist, speaker, and author of 12 books.

“This book should be the thought for the day every single day.”

Dr. Julie Smith, Sunday Times Best-selling author of 'Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?'

Some of my other books

My books cover a range of subjects, from kindness, the mind-body connection, self love / self-esteem, to understanding alternative and spiritual practices.

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