Synopses & Reviews
Be Happy, Stay HappyWe all want the things that we're sure will make us happy--money, success, independence, love. But when we finally get them, we can find to our surprise that we are the same miserable, moody, or just neutral people we always were. Is that just the way things are?
Luckily, no! We can teach ourselves to be happy and enjoy every day, and M.J. Ryan, bestselling author of The Power of Patience and Attitudes of Gratitude, shows us how.
The Happiness Makeover draws on this wide-ranging knowledge and presents a plan that will help readers:
- clear away happiness hindrances like worry, fear, envy, and grudges
- discover happiness boosters
- literally rewire their brains to experience contentment--even joy
- learn to think optimistically (It really is possible!)
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"A wonderful blend of motivation, inspiration, and explanation, The Happiness Makeover is a recipe for enjoying today and all your tomorrows." --David Niven, PhD, author of The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People
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"Happiness is at the fingertips of every person on the planet. In The Happiness Makeover, M. J. Ryan provides example after example of people learning how to choose happiness. She offers wisdom from the ages and provides practical insights and advice on how you, too, can achieve happiness right now. A fun and enlightening book." --Barry Neil Kaufman, author of Happiness Is a Choice and co-founder of the Option Institute
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"M.J. Ryan is a wonderful guide for helping people learn the art and science of being truly happy. She speaks from her experience, and her vulnerability and sincerity are infectious. After reading this inspiring and informative book, you'll know the best ideas and methods for creating a delicious and delightful life." --Jonathan Robinson, author of Find Happiness Now and Communication Miracles for Couples
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"While we all want to be happy, we're not always sure that we know what happiness is or how to have more if it. This wonderful book answers both questions. It's based on the wisdom of the ages, and is informative, upbeat, and a delight to read. Keep it handy." --Hal Urban, author of Life's Greatest Lessons
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"This book is like happy electricity--connecting us all to our joy, which we continually forget how to access." --SARK, author/artist of Make Your Creative Dreams Real
Synopsis
Learn How to Change Your Outlook on LifeFrom one of the Creators of the New York Times bestselling Random Acts of Kindness series, M.J. Ryan teaches you the power of positive thinking.
Train your brain to be optimistic, even in the darkest situations. From stress management tips to positive and motivational quotes, M.J. Ryan's The Happiness Makeover shows you how to transform your mindset so that you can face any difficult challenge thrown your way.
We all want the things that we are sure will make us happy--money, success, independence, and love. But when we finally get them, we can find to our surprise that we are the same miserable, moody, or just not really happy person we always were. Do things have to be that way? Absolutely not
Cultivating the ability to feel contentment is the key. There are people whose lives are full of serious challenges but who nevertheless feel peace and joy--and there are those who have few difficulties in life and yet feel hopeless. We can teach ourselves to be happy and enjoy every day, and M.J. Ryan, the bestselling author of The Power of Patience and Attitudes of Gratitude, shows us how. The Happiness Makeover gives you a plan that can help you:
- Clear away happiness hindrances like worry, fear, envy, and grudges
- Discover happiness boosters
- Rewire your brain to experience joy
- Learn to think optimistically
If you enjoyed transformative journeys like A Year of Positive Thinking, The Happiness Equation, or Hardwiring Happiness, then you'll love The Happiness Makeover.