How to be Happy

by Cara Stein

It’s not easy being happy in today’s world. Let’s face it, most people don’t enjoy their lives much. Between their jobs, money worries, too many things to do, and too little time, most people are lucky to have one hour of happiness a week.

Don’t settle for that! Even if you have a pretty good life, maybe a B+, you can have more. You can build the life you want and be happy. It’s not a trick or a scam, it’s not a bunch of silly nonsense you tell yourself and try to believe, and it’s not outside your power. It’s real, and it’s a gift you can give yourself.

What you’ll learn inside:

* The roots of unhappiness and 6 common mistakes people make when seeking happiness
* The mechanics of happiness and how it really works
* 10 faulty assumptions that may be holding you back
* How to let go of old memories, thoughts, and beliefs that stand in your way
* 10 tools you can use to create genuine happiness now
* How to build purpose and meaning into your life (no religion needed)
* How to go from stressed out to chilled out
* How to feel great and enjoy life on an everyday basis

This book will tell you how you can be truly, genuinely happy on a daily basis. I’ve gathered the best from academic research, books, and my own experience to create this simple yet comprehensive happiness guide so you can start living a happier life today.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Psychology, Personal Development, Ebooks, Amazon

58 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2011

About the author

My focus is remembering that life is short and making your best days a common occurrence.

I'm a writer and dreamer with a PhD in self-reinvention. (Or was that computer science?) Whether you're stuck, lost, or just looking to enjoy your life more, come join me at http://17000-days.com .

Reviews

[Michelle Zercher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. I felt like the author was or used to be a person very much like myself. I've been struggling with finding happiness in more that mere moments and working on my positive attitude. I feel like FOR ONCE someone got it right. The tools the author advises to use are realistic and simple.

I also loved that the book was not long and overdone. It was short and straight to the point. I can't tell you how many self help books I've tried to read with great intentions and just getting bored by reading the same thing over and over again and I feel like I'm falling alseep after 2 paragraphs.

Thank you so much Cara Stein! Thank you for doing it right!

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful

All of us would like to be happy, but most of us are not. This book puts out ideas on how to be happy. I got a lot of inspiration that I intend to put into action, like looking for a new job and stop wasting my time staying with one that has made me miserable for far too long.

[Barbara K. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of course, no other person and no book can make me happy, but I've come to realize through the decades that it helps to have certain people and certain books and other resources in my life to remind me how to keep myself in some semblance of emotional balance, perspective, and overall contentment. I like to keep books around that I can get a refresher from about how my thinking may be steering me wrong at the moment. This is one of those little books that helps. Kind of a refresher for my frequently moody self, about how to come to terms with the seeming negative slant of the world. Right now, with all the bummer news to be had, it's like someone leaving a candle burning in a window. This book was available for free. What more could I ask? Thank you, Cara Stein.

[Tiera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

I chose this rating because I felt like everything was broken down into steps that are attainable for any of us to achieve. I loved the fact that it talked about how positivity is the key to happiness and that all starts w k th the mindset. I also liked that there were activities offered to help you learn to become a more positive person or at least get you thinking positively. I would recommend this book as a good read

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great read!

This book has put the road leading to happiness into perspective. The author has a wonderful and relatable writing style, putting all this info in an engaging and informative short read. I really enjoyed this book, I feel more prepared and excited to work on my own happiness after finishing this book! Ill certainly be sharing these tips, & integrating them with my cranky pre-teens for sure as well!

[Inraini Syah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple and useful

For anyone who needs a reminder about how to be happy, I recommend this book. You can finish read this in one sit and you can stand with a better perspective after that. It's really simple but works for me.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but interesting

This book is short and to the point. It's good, sound advice. Life is what you make it. There's a free workbook you can use with this. Looking forward to trying it.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really liked this book.

I liked how the author pulled all the different concepts together. I felt like I could really put some of the ideas to use right away. 😊

[Tracy N. Ndiyob, MS, BSHA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love this book! I caught myself unintentionally smiling all throughout.

[David John Foxcroft · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Stuff!

A very worthwhile text - read it! Lots of ideas and easily utilised tips for improving your happiness and well being - get it! Too job Cara!!

[Esther Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy Heart

A lovely read that navigates the labyrinth of our unhappiness to bring out meaningful experiences that transforms our daily lives. Highly recommend!

[Felicia Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful

I wanted to read something for more positive vibes. I appreciated all the steps provided to have a more positive life.

[Dawn Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

How to be Happy

This book is detailed to help learn about happiness. It gives things that I need to know and do to be happy. I really enjoyed the book.

[ghislaine belair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. This book help very much.

[Sandra Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Straight forward and to the point. This book can open the eyes for a lot of people so they can open themselves up for happiness.

[G · Rating 4 out of 5]

I agree with the author that unhappiness comes from fear. It is noticeable that the most adventurous people enjoy their times and have so much fun even if they practice a dangerous adventure/hobby and then get hurt. It's a good realistic book.

[Cara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course I give it 5 stars--it contains all the best stuff I've learned over the past three years, and if I didn't think it was the best thing since sliced bread, I wouldn't have released it.

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really love reading it. I felt motivated and happy while reading it. nice happy book.

[Janae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb

This book is so helpful and well written. Happy to have had the chance to read it. great book. Superb.

[Barani · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy-to-read book. Almost the given advices are retold. Need to follow to get the result out of this book.

[martyn yeoman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

Very good punchy and straightforward book very interesting good read I really liked the layout and information a good read

[Gael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

Great advice in a short book. I was able to finish it without wondering what half of it was about.

[C.M. Jacques]

Well written and realistic.

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Pixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good summary of various sources of happiness theory.