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Happiness Is a Choice You Make

Author : John Leland

Publisher : Sarah Crichton Books

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 33,71 MB

Release : 2018-01-23

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 0374717052

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A New York Times Bestseller! An extraordinary look at what it means to grow old and a heartening guide to well-being, Happiness Is a Choice You Make weaves together the stories and wisdom of six New Yorkers who number among the “oldest old”— those eighty-five and up. In 2015, when the award-winning journalist John Leland set out on behalf of The New York Times to meet members of America’s fastest-growing age group, he anticipated learning of challenges, of loneliness, and of the deterioration of body, mind, and quality of life. But the elders he met took him in an entirely different direction. Despite disparate backgrounds and circumstances, they each lived with a surprising lightness and contentment. The reality Leland encountered upended contemporary notions of aging, revealing the late stages of life as unexpectedly rich and the elderly as incomparably wise. Happiness Is a Choice You Make is an enduring collection of lessons that emphasizes, above all, the extraordinary influence we wield over the quality of our lives. With humility, heart, and wit, Leland has crafted a sophisticated and necessary reflection on how to “live better”—informed by those who have mastered the art.



Make a Choice

Author : Jeff Benedict

Publisher : Shadow Mountain

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 13,13 MB

Release : 2016

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 9781629721545

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Jeff Benedict has seen both good and bad in his career as a journalist. Some of the best are the extraordinary people he has met who have made deliberate choices to live happier lives despite the extreme hardship that each of them have faced. Although life will knock us down from time to time, this book is an important reminder that we all can make a choice to get back up, brush ourselves off, and keep pressing forward. Replace anger with forgiveness through studying the real-life examples of seven inspiring mentors. Avoid discouragement by purposefully recognizing God's hand in your life. Diminish the heartache from tragedy through the concentrated act of serving others. Gain insights from parents who were deliberate in safeguarding their children against harmful influences. Stand strong through life's adversity through the examples of powerful prayer.



Happiness Is a Serious Problem

Author : Dennis Prager

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 34,2 MB

Release : 2009-10-13

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 0061744883

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In this unique blend of self-help and moral philosophy, perfect for fans of Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project or Dan Harris’ 10% Happier, talk-radio host Dennis Prager shows us that happiness isn’t just a value—it’s a moral obligation. When you ask people about their most cherished values, “happiness” is always at the top of the list. In this enduring happiness manifesto, Prager examines how happiness not only makes us better people, but has an effect on the lives of everyone around us—providing them with a positive environment in which to thrive and be happy themselves. Achieving that happiness won't be easy, though: to Prager, it requires a continuing process of counting your blessings and giving up any expectations that life is supposed to be wonderful. "Can we decide to be satisfied with what we have?" he asks. "A poor man who can make himself satisfied with his portion will be happier than a wealthy man who does not allow himself to be satisfied." Prager echoes other political commentators in complaining that too many people today see themselves as victims; he submits that the only way to achieve your desires is to take responsibility for your life rather than blaming others. If you're willing to put some thought into achieving a happier outlook, you will find plenty to mull over in Happiness Is a Serious Problem.



How We Choose to Be Happy

Author : Rick Foster

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 25,58 MB

Release : 2004-06-01

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 039952990X

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Now featuring new research and the most current information on the science of happiness, this book presents an outline of the nine choices happy people consistently make. Also included are tools for self-assessment to allow readers to measure happiness-and to find out what might be holding them back from having more of it. Insightful, intimate, and inspiring, How We Choose to Be Happy lets readers learn by example, and take substantial steps toward joining the ranks of the extremely happy.



The Paradox of Choice

Author : Barry Schwartz

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 308 pages

File Size : 48,92 MB

Release : 2009-10-13

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 0061748994

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Whether we're buying a pair of jeans, ordering a cup of coffee, selecting a long-distance carrier, applying to college, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions—both big and small—have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. As Americans, we assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In the long run, this can lead to decision-making paralysis, anxiety, and perpetual stress. And, in a culture that tells us that there is no excuse for falling short of perfection when your options are limitless, too much choice can lead to clinical depression. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains at what point choice—the hallmark of individual freedom and self-determination that we so cherish—becomes detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, Schwartz shows how the dramatic explosion in choice—from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs—has paradoxically become a problem instead of a solution. Schwartz also shows how our obsession with choice encourages us to seek that which makes us feel worse. By synthesizing current research in the social sciences, Schwartz makes the counter intuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. He offers eleven practical steps on how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on those that are important and ignore the rest, and ultimately derive greater satisfaction from the choices you have to make.



Your Happiness Was Hacked

Author : Vivek Wadhwa

Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 33,37 MB

Release : 2018-06-26

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1523095857

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“Technology is a great servant but a terrible master. This is the most important book ever written about one of the most significant aspects of our lives—the consequences of our addiction to online technology and how we can liberate ourselves and our children from it.” —Dean Ornish, M.D. Founder & President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF, Author, The Spectrum Technology: your master, or your friend? Do you feel ruled by your smartphone and enslaved by your e-mail or social-network activities? Digital technology is making us miserable, say bestselling authors and former tech executives Vivek Wadhwa and Alex Salkever. We've become a tribe of tech addicts—and it's not entirely our fault. Taking advantage of vulnerabilities in human brain function, tech companies entice us to overdose on technology interaction. This damages our lives, work, families, and friendships. Swipe-driven dating apps train us to evaluate people like products, diminishing our relationships. At work, we e-mail on average 77 times a day, ruining our concentration. At home, light from our screens is contributing to epidemic sleep deprivation. But we can reclaim our lives without dismissing technology. The authors explain how to avoid getting hooked on tech and how to define and control the roles that tech is playing and could play in our lives. And they provide a guide to technological and personal tools for regaining control. This readable book turns personal observation into a handy action guide to adapting to our new reality of omnipresent technology.



Happiness by You

Author : Olga Dewar

Publisher : Hasmark Publishing International

Page : 74 pages

File Size : 39,98 MB

Release : 2021-05-29

Category :

ISBN : 9781774820308

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Happiness expert Olga Dewar explores this question and others with the intention of helping you to feel happy more often. Using everyday situations and examples from her own life, Olga explains why understanding yourself makes you happy, what can interfere with your happiness, and how the choices we make can lead to happiness. You will also discover that happiness itself is a choice. Each chapter is a lesson with assignments in a separate online workbook. After you've read the book, check out https: //happinessbyyou.com/happiness-by-you-the-book/ and join the party. Remember, you are never alone.



The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant

Author : Eric Jorgenson

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 37,20 MB

Release : 2021-09-30

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 9354893945

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GETTING RICH IS NOT JUST ABOUT LUCK; HAPPINESS IS NOT JUST A TRAIT WE ARE BORN WITH. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn. So what are these skills, and how do we learn them? What are the principles that should guide our efforts? What does progress really look like? Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor who has captivated the world with his principles for building wealth and creating long-term happiness. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of Naval's wisdom and experience from the last ten years, shared as a curation of his most insightful interviews and poignant reflections. This isn't a how-to book, or a step-by-step gimmick. Instead, through Naval's own words, you will learn how to walk your own unique path toward a happier, wealthier life.



Be Happy by Choice

Author : Mark Eiglarsh

Publisher :

Page : 122 pages

File Size : 41,19 MB

Release : 2019-11-27

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 9781734069501

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What if you had the secret to happiness? In Be Happy By Choice, veteran trial attorney and television personality Mark Eiglarsh shares his simple and effective strategies and perspectives you can use today to live a happier life. Mark's engaging stories from the courthouse and the tale of his own journey from grief to gratitude offer an inspiring roadmap for those seeking more out of life, work and love. Whatever the root of your discontentment may be, happiness is a choice. The formula Mark provides is what you've been looking for, ensuring happiness guaranteed...or your misery back. Mark Eiglarsh, a formerly unhappy guy, made a career out of solving everyone's problems but his own. Now this successful trial lawyer, television and radio on-air legal expert, adjunct law professor, devoted husband and proud father of three has reclaimed his happiness. Mark has passionately made it his life mission to share with others how they can lead happy, healthy and successful lives, in spite of whatever challenging circumstances they may be facing. A transformative speaker, Mark dazzles audiences with his infectious enthusiasm, unique humor and heartfelt authenticity. He's guaranteed to make you laugh and feel inspired while providing you with the tools to increase your happiness levels, reduce stress, and improve your relationships at work and home.



Inspiration for a Woman's Soul

Author : Linda Joy

Publisher :

Page : 214 pages

File Size : 45,6 MB

Release : 2015-01-06

Category : Conduct of life

ISBN : 9780984500642

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Best-selling publisher Linda Joy brings you a powerful collection of stories from twenty-seven amazing women who have entered a brave new world of conscious, deliberate, positive-and most of all, happy-living. Through trials and triumphs great and small, these fearless female leaders prove that true fulfillment is the result of connecting to inner wisdom and making choices which honor the truths revealed there. The Reflection Questions which follow each story create a unique 'active reading experience' which will empower you to integrate the vital lessons of each woman's journey into your own life. These honest, authentic stories from real women will make you smile, cry, and maybe even laugh out loud-but more importantly, they'll prove to you that everyone, no matter her background or circumstances, can make the powerful choice to be happy! Contributing authors for Choosing Happiness include: Lisa Marie Rosati, Stacey Martino, Stacey Curnow, Mal Duane, Mary E. Pritchard, Ph.D., Laura Clark, Wendy Van de Poll, Kellyann Schaefer, Peggy Nolan, Shelley Lundquist, Shann Vander Leek, Debra Reble, Ph.D., Boni Lonnsburry, Shelley Riutta, Kristi Ling, Lisa Wells, Christy Whitman, Mia Moran, Lynda Monk, Alexa Linton, Sangita Patel, Linda Bard, Sandi Gordon, Tiffany Kane, Marianne MacKenzie, Tina Van Leuven, and Stacey Hoffer Weckstein. "I am deeply touched by the bravery, courage and depth these extraordinary women went to in telling their transformational stories with such openness and vulnerability," says Joy. "Though each of their journeys are different, you'll discover a sacred truth woven through each one - that even in the midst of life's messiness we all hold the power to choose happiness. What an honor to hold space for these soul-inspiring women." Praise for Choosing Happiness: "You deserve to be wildly happy, and happiness comes down to powerful choices more than circumstances. These stories provide true examples of finding your mojo and turning our lives around, one choice at a time." Tama Kieves, best-selling author of This Time I Dance! Creating the Work You Love, Inspired & Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding in Your Life's Work, and A Year Without Fear. "We don't always choose the hand we are dealt, but we can choose how we move forward as we play the hand amidst adversity and change. The inspiring stories in Inspiration for a Woman's Soul: Choosing Happiness will ignite you and show you that choosing happiness is a way to move forward in life." Kristine Carlson, coauthor of the New York Times best-selling Don't Sweat the Small Stuff book series. "Inspiration for a Woman's Soul: Choosing Happiness truly is inspiration for any soul. These stories of courage, wisdom, and transformation will touch your heart, inspire your mind, heal your sadness, and light up your life. Knowing that others have gone through the fire, overcome the fear, and seen the gift within is a beautiful thing. Best-selling inspirational publisher Linda Joy has hit it out of the park again!" Debra Oakland, founder of LivinginCourage.com