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    How To Be Happy - BOOKS 1 - 3: How to Be Happy
    How To Be Happy - BOOKS 1 - 3: How to Be Happy
    How To Be Happy - BOOKS 1 - 3: How to Be Happy
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    How To Be Happy - BOOKS 1 - 3: How to Be Happy

    By J. A. Powell

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    Are you happy?  I'm going to guess, not so much.  Or, if you are, you wouldn't mind being somewhat happier than you already are.  Well, whatever your situation, I'm here to help.  In this little book, you will find lots of tips and tricks on how to be happy.

     

    The best way to make good use of this book is to read it through and, if you're reading the print version, have a pencil in hand.  As you read through the tips on how to be happy, check off those tips that resonate with you.  For those reading the e-book, you can highlight the ones that connect, and for audiobook readers, you can have a little notebook nearby, where you can scribble.  After you've gone through the entire book, you can then go back and reread the tips you've checked off.  Let them sink in.  Let them be your guide to getting to that goal of finding true happiness, long and lasting, good as gold.

     

    We all want to be happy, don't we?  I'm sure everyone will agree on that point.  The sad fact, though, is that, around the world, too large a proportion of the population is silently suffering from sadness.  Approximately 14 % of the population of Paris, France suffers from depression, that serious condition that makes life difficult for so many people.  And this situation is not unique to one region of the world.  On the contrary, the situation is even more serious in countries like Brazil and Chile where depression rates in the major cities of Rio de Janeiro and Santiago are reported to be as high as 16% and 30% respectively (Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2001).

     

    But let's not linger on the negatives.  All that information was basically a background to the sadness situation, some insight into where the world is, with regard to the story of sadness. 

     

    Despite the numbers, don't be discouraged.  Each person's situation is unique.  Each sister has her own story; each chap has his own challenge.

    The key question is, how to deal with your individual unhappiness.  Herein lies the purpose of this publication.  With this work, I will light the spark of your creativity.  I've created for you a treasure trove of tips and tricks to get you to that place where you want to be.

     

    Separated into sections so that they're easy to find and follow, these happiness hacks are a compact collection compiled just for you and your unique situation.  Just flip through to the section that satisfies your situation and be inspired by ideas for proactive problem solving plans.

    So, start reading these tips and tricks.  Get going toward your goal of lasting happiness.

     

    Don't just read them, select your special section, implement the tips, and see how soon you can succeed in finding that sought-after happiness.  You can be happy tomorrow, not by sitting back and wallowing in a pool of self-pity, but by studying your options and taking action today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJudy Powell
    Release dateMay 17, 2021
    ISBN9798201367794
    How To Be Happy - BOOKS 1 - 3: How to Be Happy
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    J. A. Powell

    udy Powell has always been a lover of learning, starting the first grade at the age of two years and eight months* and checking out her first chapter book from the library by the age of five ('Ramona The Pest' by Beverly Cleary).  By age nine, she had passed nine subjects in the then recognized high school certicate exams. Judy's favorite hobby is reading.  She loves to learn and is forever reading and studying, regardless of the subject - which is why she has multiple master's degrees and has done graduate studies in various fields: from business to foreign languages to the Humanities (English Literature) to Creative Writing to  Clinical Psychology. Judy loves to share her knowledge and so she invites you to come on this journey with her - as she says, "Let's study our way to success!" * Judy's mom, a second grade teacher, had no babysitter for her toddler so the teacher down the hall, the first grade teacher, took Judy into her class and let her attend there for three years.  She was not allowed to move to the second grade until she turned six.  Being immersed in learning from such an early age, Nno wonder she loves to study!

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      How To Be Happy - BOOKS 1 - 3 - J. A. Powell

      J. A. Powell

      Positive, Productive & Prepared Perspectives

      Contents

      BOOK ONE -HOW TO BE HAPPY IN YOUR DAILY LIFE 1

      INTRODUCTION 1

      Part 1: THE POWER OF A POSITIVE PERSPECTIVE 1

      Give Thanks 1

      Help Someone in Need 1

      Stories of Kindness Can Make You Happy 1

      Be conscious of the Consciousness of Creations 1

      Avoid Negative Images 1

      Comedy Can Cure That Crabby Mood 1

      Better Body and Mind 1

      Be Proud to Be You 1

      Laugh at Yourself 1

      Celebrate Your Shortcomings 1

      Sleep Away the Stress 1

      Just Start 1

      Forget About Getting Frustrated 1

      Go Get Some Sun 1

      Music for your Mood 1

      Try Meditation 1

      Find Beauty in Small Things 1

      Makeover Magic 1

      Develop a Thick Skin 1

      Love the Skin You're In 1

      Part 2: THE POWER OF A PURPOSEFUL PERSPECTIVE 1

      Find a Purpose in Life 1

      Make Your Life Happy by Making It Meaningful 1

      Save for a Sense of Security 1

      Savour Your Sustenance 1

      Part 3: THE POWER A PEOPLE-FOCUSED PERSPECTIVE 1

      I Love You 1

      Let People Be the Bonus 1

      Don't Bear Grudges 1

      Make Someone Else’s Day Better 1

      Accept and Appreciate 1

      Serve 1

      Value Others 1

      Pay it Forward 1

      One Friend Can Be Enough 1

      Be a Friend 1

      Jump In 1

      Join a Group 1

      Learn About Other Peoples and Cultures 1

      Independence is a Requisite 1

      Judge Not 1

      Value Others 1

      Explore New Experiences 1

      Give Someone a Pleasant Surprise 1

      BOOK TWO - HOW TO BE HAPPYAT SCHOOL, AT WORK 1

      PART ONE – THE POWER OF THE PROACTIVE PERSPECTIVE 1

      Be Proactive 1

      Be Innovative 1

      Make Your Passion Your Career 1

      Kill it 1

      Desire Over Dinero 1

      Dare to Take Risks 1

      Exceed Expectations 1

      Feel Free to Fail 1

      Be Assertive 1

      PART TWO – THE POWER OF THE PRODUCTIVE PERSPECTIVE 1

      Be Productive, Be Happy! 1

      Find Happiness in Focused Productivity 1

      Open with Your Most Pressing Problem 1

      Get One Big Thing Done Today 1

      Succeed in School 1

      with 1

      Note-Taking Know-How 1

      Understanding Learning Styles 1

      Understand Leadership Styles 1

      Understand Management Skills 1

      PART THREE – THE POWER OF THE PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE 1

      The Power of the Word ' No' 1

      Dig Up Gold with Great Strategies and Tactics 1

      Aim for Excellence, Not Perfection 1

      Make Your Goals Manageable 1

      Don't Swear for Anyone 1

      Missing home?  Schedule it 1

      Rewards Work 1

      Acknowledge the Achievements of Others 1

      Create simple Savings Buckets 1

      Professionals Play an Important Role 1

      Passive Income is the Plan 1

      Keep Your Windfall to Yourself 1

      BOOK THREE - HOW TO BE HAPPY NOW AND IN THE FUTURE 1

      PART ONE – THE POWER OF THE POISED PERSPECTIVE 1

      It's a Matter of Perspective 1

      Acceptance Can Create Happiness 1

      Accept Your Children for Who They Are 1

      Beauty is So Overrated 1

      Greet Your Neighbour 1

      Family survey 1

      Adopt 1

      The Way You Look at Things 1

      THE POWER OF THE PREPARED PERSPECTIVE 1

      Learn to Love Formality 1

      Checks and Balances 1

      Money Makes the World Turn 1

      The Power of the Compound Effect 1

      THE POWER OF THE PEACEFUL PERSPECTIVE 1

      Missing Someone?  Set a Goal 1

      Don't Sweat the Small Stuff 1

      Get Happy with a Hobby 1

      Bulky Body Pillows are Boss! 1

      It's Better to Have Loved and Lost 1

      Don't Dwell on Death and Dying 1

      Stay in Touch 1

      Value Your Relationships 1

      Volunteer 1

      Share Those Stories 1

      Quality Over Quantity 1

      Friendship Versus Romance.  And The Winner Is... 1

      QUOTES ON HAPPINESS 1

      Bonus Quotes 1

      BOOK ONE -HOW TO BE HAPPY IN YOUR DAILY LIFE

      INTRODUCTION

      This morning, I almost broke my neck, going down the stairs.  Common assault, as my grandmother would say.  That week when my right arm was stiff, to be on the safe side, I slid down the stairs on my bum the whole time.  If you’re like me, with a disability, you get used to the struggle of having poor mobility and terrible balance.  For me, it's real work, going up and down those stairs.  Some would consider this situation a cause for deep depression.  When it comes to suffering from depression, there are many with disabilities who actually do.  For me, though, I have found tried and true ways to find happiness, despite the challenges.

      How do I do it?  Start reading.  This is where I tell you about my tips and tricks for staying happy.  Now, enough about me.  This is all about you. 

      Are you happy?  I'm going to guess, not so much.  Or, if you are, you wouldn't mind being somewhat happier than you already are.  Well, whatever your situation, I’m here to help.  In this little book, you will find lots of tips and tricks on how to be happy.

      The best way to make good use of this book is to read it through and, if you're reading the print version, have a pencil in hand.  As you read through the tips on how to be happy, check off those tips that resonate with you.  For those reading the e-book, you can highlight the ones that connect, and for audiobook readers, you can have a little notebook nearby, where you can scribble.  After you've gone through the entire book, you can then go back and reread the tips you've checked off.  Let them sink in.  Let them be your guide to getting to that goal of finding true happiness, long and lasting, good as gold.

      We all want to be happy, don't we?  I'm sure everyone will agree on that point.  The sad fact, though, is that, around the world, too large a proportion of the population is silently suffering from sadness.  Approximately 14 % of the population of Paris, France suffers from depression, that serious condition that makes life difficult for so many people.  And this situation is not unique to one region of the world.  On the contrary, the situation is even more serious in countries like Brazil and Chile where depression rates in the major cities of Rio de Janeiro and Santiago are reported to be as high as 16% and 30% respectively (Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2001).

      But let's not linger on the negatives.  All that information was basically a background to the sadness situation, some insight into where the world is, with regard to the story of sadness. 

      Despite the numbers, don't be discouraged.  Each person's situation is unique.  Each sister has her own story; each chap has his own challenge.

      The key question is, how to deal with your individual unhappiness.  Herein lies the purpose of this publication.  With this work, I will light the spark of your creativity.  I've created for you a treasure trove of tips and tricks to get you to that place where you want to be.

      Separated into sections so that they’re easy to find and follow, these happiness hacks are a compact collection compiled just for you and your unique situation.  Just flip through to the section that satisfies your situation and be inspired by ideas for proactive problem solving plans.

      So, start reading these tips and tricks.  Get going toward your goal of lasting happiness.

      Don't just read them, select your special section, implement the tips, and see how soon you can succeed in finding that sought-after happiness.  You can be happy tomorrow, not by sitting back and wallowing in a pool of self-pity, but by studying your options and taking action today.

      NB:  Please don't expect that this is like so many other books on the subject of happiness - studies presented by psychologists, therapists and counselors approaching things from a formal, clinical point of view. This collection of tips and tricks is quite different.  It’s as personal as it gets. Much of it is based on my own experiences, illustrations which are glimpses into my life, as I share what has worked for me.  I have also included tips and tricks that have worked for others.

      Come on, take this journey with me.  May you come away excited, exhilarated and ready to take on the world.

      I wish for you a happy future filled with self love, self esteem and self satisfaction.

      I plan on having a good life going forward and I wish this same for you.

      Much love to you!

      Part 1: THE POWER OF A POSITIVE PERSPECTIVE

      Give Thanks

      There's always a reason to give thanks. That's my belief and that's why, when asked how things are, I often begin my response with the words, Give thanks.  What I have found is that being grateful for what I have, and focusing on that, rather than focusing on what I don't have, goes a long way in making me happy.

      And no matter what the situation, there's always a reason to give thanks.  When faced with a new problem, even one that seems daunting, I always ask myself the question - What's the worst thing that could happen?  Invariably, there's always something worse that could happen.  For example, here I am, diagnosed with an incurable illness that causes me to become disabled, first dependent on a cane then a walker to get around.  My response to the situation?  I say, Thank goodness for the person who invented the walker.  It's perfect to help me with mobility and balance.  When I temporarily lost sight in my right eye, on hearing this, my friend started to cry.  I was surprised and asked her, What about celebrating the fact that I have two eyes, not one?

      That's just me.  The situation could always be worse so, in everything I find a reason to give thanks.  I've found this thankful attitude to be the perfect position to take, to attain the happiness we so deeply desire. 

      If the worst thing that could happen, has not happened, give thanks.

      It works!

      Help Someone in Need

      Some days, we get up and we know, right off the bat, that it’s definitely not going to be a good day.  Have you ever had one of those days when you get so down and you're in such a morose mood that it seems like nothing could shake the deep depression you're in?  On a day like this, happiness seems like a hopeless wish.

      On such a day, if you’re going to once again find that happiness that departed with the dawn, you have to do one thing.  It's a simple, but sure, way to find that happiness that you lost.  Today, you must go out and help someone in need.  It may be a member of the family.  It may be a friend.  Better yet, it may simply be an acquaintance or even a total stranger.  The important thing is to find someone who is worse off than you, and lend a helping hand. 

      Give what you can to the man who stretches out his hand.  Can't give money?  Run an errand for the elderly.  One time, in the height of winter, after an extra heavy snow dump, I was walking past a townhouse where an elderly lady was working hard, shoveling her driveway.  I stopped right where she was shoveling, held out my hand, and said, Let me have that for a second, please.  She seemed confused but gave me the shovel, anyway.  When I started to shovel the snow away, she gasped, and started speaking in a language I did not understand.  From her wide-eyed expression, I could see she was shocked.  Then, she ran inside and

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