Zum Glück ist es nicht weit

Every man forges his own destiny, they say. And you can actually have a positive influence on your own quality of life if you go about it the right way.

Finnish psychiatrist and coach Ben Furman presents seven everyday skills that specifically improve mental well-being. The core of his strategy is to turn problems into goals and consistently build on your own resources. Other cornerstones of this solution-orientated approach are hope, creativity and cooperation with others.

The book's clever suggestions and thoughtful questions help to find pragmatic solutions to everyday challenges: Resolving conflicts, dealing with criticism, breaking bad habits, winning others over for yourself or specific endeavours.

Once learnt, the skills can be applied to many areas of life, from work to bringing up children - depending on where your own happiness is to be found.