The Foundations of Feeling Good

Blurb

This is how the stitching happens—not all at once, but piece by piece. As you weave your habits, choices, and values together, you’ll begin to see the shape of something deeply personal and powerful: the authentic you, living in alignment with your purpose.

What if hitting rock bottom could become the starting point for a more meaningful life?

In this powerful blend of memoir and philosophy, Dominic Byrne shares a raw and personal journey from destructive habits and emotional lows to a renewed sense of purpose and joy. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of Stoicism, each chapter weaves personal experience with practical insights, offering structure for anyone seeking to rebuild their life and raise their baseline of happiness.

From breaking free of binge drinking to reshaping nutrition, mindfulness, discipline and daily habits, this book reveals how deliberate choices and Stoic principles can turn adversity into growth.

At its core, it’s a story of post-traumatic growth, self-mastery and the pursuit of a life well-lived. Whether you’re seeking clarity or simply a new perspective on happiness, this book will show you that it’s not just possible to bounce back – it’s likely to surpass who you once were.

Author Bio

Dominic Byrne writes from the place where despair collides with renewal, where life’s hardest struggles can spark profound psychological growth.

When his wife, Louise, became too unwell to write about her cancer journey, Dominic stepped in to continue her story. After her passing, he found healing through words, continuing to share his reflections and discoveries. Writing became both therapy and a compass, guiding him through grief toward self-discovery, resilience and a deeper understanding of happiness.

On this journey, Dominic came to realise that our “set point” for happiness isn’t fixed and it can be raised. What began as a heartfelt guide for his youngest sibling gradually evolved into the foundation of his first book, The Foundations of Feeling Good.

Based in Sydney, Dominic runs a website design and development business while also raising his two children as a full-time single parent. A former professional athlete, he has rediscovered the discipline, drive and joy of challenge, building a personal framework to support his body, mind and soul. His values are anchored in one clear vision: to live fully and remain active long enough to be a present, supportive grandparent decades from now.