Adams Media - The Book of Happy 250 Ways to a Happier You

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Contains material adapted from the following titles published by Adams Media, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.: Mantras Made Easy by Sherianna Boyle, MEd, CAGS, copyright 2017, ISBN 978-1-4405-9997-2; Happiness Hacks by Adams Media, copyright 2018, ISBN 978-1-5072-0634-8; Rituals for Life by Meera Lester, copyright 2017, ISBN 978-1-5072-0524-2; Quotes to Live By by Adams Media, copyright 2013, ISBN 978-1-4405-6088-0; Stress Less by Kate Hanley, copyright 2017, ISBN 978-1-5072-0193-0; My Pocket Meditations by Meera Lester, copyright 2017, ISBN 978-1-5072-0341-5; 365 Ways to Live Happy by Meera Lester, copyright 2010, ISBN 978-1-60550-028-7; My Pocket Guru by Adams Media, copyright 2016, ISBN 978-1-4405-9246-1; The Little Book of Self-Care by Adams Media, copyright 2017, ISBN 978-1-5072-0491-7; Meditation Made Easy by Preston Bentley, copyright 2015, ISBN 978-1-4405-8432-9.

Everybody wants to be happy, right? Its something that most people on earth seem to be searching for. In todays chaotic society, though, it can be tough to find joy when theres so much wrong with the world. But not for you! Thats because youve picked up The Book of Happy to help you find the small things in life that make every day a little more wonderful.

Throughout the book youll find 250 different ways to bring joy, laughter, and happiness directly into your life, including:

Daily rituals

Happiness hacks

Inspirational quotes

Relaxation techniques

Empowering mantras

And more...

From learning to say no to simply smiling more, the ideas in this book will give you the tools to live the happiest, most blissful life you can, whether youre frustrated at work, upset over the struggles in the world, or just need a pick-me-up after a particularly tough day.

If you struggle to find a spark of joy in the midst of your life, dont worry. The Book of Happy has just what you need to perk up and see the brighter side of things againanytime you need it.

Put a picture of yourself from a happy time in your life on your desk. Gaze at an image of yourself looking fabulous. Find a photo of yourself taken when you felt most alive, then frame it and put it where you can easily see it. Looking at positive images of yourself can push aside a mountain of negative thoughts, boost your self-esteem, and make you feel good. What if none of your photos are that great? No problem. Use digital image tools to rework a scanned photo or digital image: erase some of those wrinkles, add some hair, shift some curves, and turn back the clock. Have fun creating a fabulous-looking new you! Then look at the photo whenever you need a little dose of happiness and let it spark some good vibes.

Make gratitude a guiding principle of your life. Start by practicing mindfulness in the present moment. Let your senses of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch and your intuition inform you of the great power and blessing inherent in a single moment. Absorbed, you let go of doing and come into being. Joy rises spontaneously in you but because you are so focused you might not realize how happy and satisfied you feel. Even more marvelous is that you lose your sense of individuality and worries fall away. To be able to practice mindfulness is itself a gift. This ancient practice can lead you to appreciate the interconnectedness of all life and a desire to acknowledge all the goodness that exists in every single moment. In turn, such feelings of gratitude for how you are blessed can trigger a desire to help others find happiness.

Try using a small stone with the word gratitude printed on it as a touchstone to remind you to use positive language and say thank you often. Carry it in your pocket so that throughout the day whenever you touch it, youll be reminded to sow seeds of gratitude.