Lasting Wellbeing

Science-Based Practices for Tranquility, Authenticity, Meaning, and Joy

By Matt Bloom
Published by BenBella Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

With so many competing voices, how do you know what’s for real, what’s just a trend, and what will actually be helpful for you?

Dive into an accessible field guide for better emotional, mental, and spiritual health—based on an expert psychologist’s in-depth research

Whether you’re looking for more joy in your life or sustainable ways to thrive in hard times, Lasting Wellbeing will help you assess your well-being in five essential dimensions and identify which research-backed practices will open up your life to long-term happiness, clarity, and peace of mind.

Drawing on data collected from more than 10,000 people across 25 countries, psychologist Matt Bloom distills three decades of research into clear, science-backed strategies for coping with the stress, burnout, and anxiety in our increasingly demanding world. Explore dozens of practices to build a tailored wellness toolkit that will empower you to:
  • Boost resilience and cognitive flexibility with exercises like conscious disobedience or strategic self-distancing
  • Reengage your focus in positive, meaningful activities through mental tricks like temptation bundling or mental contrasting
  • Uphold your core convictions through dedicated practices like centered prayer or drafting a table of contents for your autobiography
  • Cultivate daily calm and release stress through walking meditation or breathing exercises
  • Create joy by learning to more intentionally savor moments of wonder and pleasure

Today, prioritizing self-care can take many forms. Lasting Wellbeing isn’t a one-size-fits all wellness approach—it’s a repository of time-tested, easy-to-adopt mental health practices, and a guide to finding your individual path to true wellbeing.

About The Author

Matt Bloom

Matt Bloom is a professor emeritus of business at the University of Notre Dame. He has a PhD in psychology from Cornell University. For nearly thirty years, he and his research team studied the well-being of people who work in the helping and healing professions including physicians, humanitarian workers, clergy and public school teachers. Matt is cofounder of Ritual, a mobile app that offers a living library of evidence-based well-being practices created in partnership with wise guides including Barbara Brown Taylor, Kate Bowler, Steve Kerr, Nedra Glover Tawaab, and Anne Lamott.

Product Details

  • Publisher: BenBella Books (August 4, 2026)
  • Length: 304 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781637748794

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Raves and Reviews

“This book is a powerful companion for anyone seeking deeper joy, gratitude, and inner peace. Bloom beautifully blends science-backed practices with accessible guidance, inviting readers into a more aligned way of living.”
—Alexandra Elle, New York Times bestselling author of How We Heal

“Guided by science and packed with practical exercises, this phenomenal book teaches anyone how to achieve wellbeing. It is vital reading for experiencing greater joy and meaning in life.”
—Scott Sonenshein, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Joy at Work, author of Stretch, and professor of management at Rice University

“Engaging and easy to read, this book offers a tool-kit of science-based practices for boosting and sustaining wellbeing. Matt Bloom offers actionable insights that readers can put to use right away.”
—Daniel Cable, professor of organizational behavior at London Business School and author of Exceptional

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Science-Based Practices for Tranquility, Authenticity, Meaning, and Joy

By Matt Bloom
Published by BenBella Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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