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Overview
Imagine being less stressed and happier right now. Finally, you can make this dream a reality! Based on scientific research and real life stories, here is your ultimate prescription to a joyful, fulfilling life, and it is a lot easier than you might think. Get ready to transform your life.
You will discover:
* Quick steps to generate greater happiness despite challenges you may be facing
* Why finding positives in your life can not only improve your mood but also enhance your health, relationships, work and even bank account
* Easy skills to boost your self-confidence
* Way to better your relationships: with friends, family, co-workers and even yourself
* Effective approaches to let go of regret and worry that prevents you from enjoying life
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781600375323 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Morgan James Publishing |
| Publication date: | 11/10/2009 |
| Pages: | 200 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.80(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.80(d) |
About the Author
Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D, M.S., P.T. is a clinical psychologist and physical therapist who helps people around the world have less stress, improved self-confidence and more happiness. She has been quoted by CNN, MSNBC, Newsweek, Glamour, Self, Redbook and Woman’s Day.
Table of Contents
Introduction xv
Your Happiness Prescription xvii
Happiness Doesn't Mean Always Being Happy xviii
Happiness Is Like Playing Golf xix
How To Use Your Happiness Prescription xix
Your Happiness Assessment xx
Your Happiness Score xxii
A Appreciation: Appreciate and Be Grateful for What You Have 1
The Diagnosis: Wearing negativity blinders 2
Your Prescription: Be thankful 4
B Belief: Believe in Yourself 7
The Diagnosis: Low Self-Esteem 8
Your Prescription: Enhance your self-confidence 10
C Creativity: Using Creativity to Bring Contentment 15
The Diagnosis: Stuck in a rut 16
Your Prescription: Flex your creative muscles 18
D Definitions: Optimize How You Define Happiness 21
The Diagnosis: Not being realistic 23
Your Prescription: Redefine yourself 24
E Exercise: Exercise Your Way to Happiness 29
The Diagnosis: Inactivity 31
Your Prescription: Get started and stay motivated 31
F Forgiveness: Forgive Yourself and Others 35
The Diagnosis: Holding a grudge 36
Your Prescription: Find the strength to forgive 39
G Goals: Establish Goals to Prioritize and Achieve Happiness 43
The Diagnosis: Lack of purpose 44
Your Prescription: Set and achieve goals 46
H Humor: Get More Laughter and Fun into Your Life 49
The Diagnosis: Being too serious 50
Your Prescription: Learn to laugh again 51
I Inspiration: Be Inspired to Make the Best out of Every Situation 57
The Diagnosis: Lack of inspiration 59
Your Prescription: Find your own inspiring voice 61
J Journaling: Write Out Your Experiences 65
The Diagnosis: No self-reflection 66
Your Prescription: Writing to change your life 68
K Kindness: Be Kind to others and Reap the Benefits Yourself 71
The Diagnosis: A need for more kind acts 73
Your Prescription: Give the gift of unconditional kindness 74
L Love: Love Your Friends and Family 77
The Diagnosis: Insufficient social support 78
Your Prescription: Cultivate a loving support network 79
M Mindfulness: Enjoy What's Happening Right Now 83
The Diagnosis: Faulty focus 85
Your Prescription: Live in the present 86
N Nutrition: Eat Your Way to Happiness 91
The Diagnosis: Poor eating habits 92
Your Prescription: Eat the right foods 93
O Optimism: Be Optimistic and Realistic 99
The Diagnosis: Pessimistic lenses 101
Your Prescription; Learn to see the glass as realistically half-full 103
P Problem Solving: Address Problems Head-On 107
The Diagnosis: Avoiding the issues 108
Your Prescription: Tackle the issues 109
Q Questions: Spend Time Questioning Your Thoughts 113
The Diagnosis: Unhelpful automatic thoughts 115
Your Prescription: Learn to question your thoughts 116
R Relaxation: Relax Your Way to Happiness 123
The Diagnosis: Being stressed out 125
Your Prescription: Prioritize daily relaxation 126
S Songs: Use Music to Make Yourself Happy 131
The Diagnosis: No rhythm 131
Your Prescription: Rejoice in music 133
T Talking: Talk Your Way to Satisfaction 137
The Diagnosis: Being passive or aggressive 138
Your Prescription: Be assertive 139
U Understanding: Understand, Accept and Embrace Change 145
The Diagnosis: Resisting change 145
Your Prescription: Accept and embrace change 146
V Values: Apply Your Values and Leverage Your Strengths 155
The Diagnosis: Forgetting your values and not leveraging your strengths 157
Your Prescription: Use your gifts 157
W Win-Wins: Find Win-Win Solutions in Every Situation 163
The Diagnosis: Being overly competitive 164
Your Prescription: Find balance with win-wins 165
X eXamine Your Soul: Use Spirituality to Find Hope and Happiness 169
The Diagnosis: Emptiness from a lack of spirituality 170
Your Prescription: Invoke healthy spirituality for a happier life 172
Y You Time: Prioritize Time to Take Care of You 177
The Diagnosis: Self neglect 178
Your Prescription: Find more "you time" 179
Z ZZZ: Get Your Sleep 183
The Diagnosis: Sleep walking through the day 184
Your Prescription: Find your "zzzs" 186
Your Ultimate Happiness Rx 189
Take the Happiness Challenge 189
Share the Wealth 191
Endnotes 193
Bonus 205
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