A Happy You

by Lombardo, Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9781600375323
• ISBN10: 1600375324
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-11-10
• Publisher: Morgan James Pub

Summary

Wish you had more happiness in your life? 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

Author Biography

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	p. xv
Your Happiness Prescription	p. xvii
Happiness Doesn't Mean Always Being Happy	p. xviii
Happiness Is Like Playing Golf	p. xix
How To Use Your Happiness Prescription	p. xix
Your Happiness Assessment	p. xx
Your Happiness Score	p. xxii
Appreciation: Appreciate and Be Grateful for What You Have	p. 1
The Diagnosis: Wearing negativity blinders	p. 2
Your Prescription: Be thankful	p. 4
Belief: Believe in Yourself	p. 7
The Diagnosis: Low Self-Esteem	p. 8
Your Prescription: Enhance your self-confidence	p. 10
Creativity: Using Creativity to Bring Contentment	p. 15
The Diagnosis: Stuck in a rut	p. 16
Your Prescription: Flex your creative muscles	p. 18
Definitions: Optimize How You Define Happiness	p. 21
The Diagnosis: Not being realistic	p. 23
Your Prescription: Redefine yourself	p. 24
Exercise: Exercise Your Way to Happiness	p. 29
The Diagnosis: Inactivity	p. 31
Your Prescription: Get started and stay motivated	p. 31
Forgiveness: Forgive Yourself and Others	p. 35
The Diagnosis: Holding a grudge	p. 36
Your Prescription: Find the strength to forgive	p. 39
Goals: Establish Goals to Prioritize and Achieve Happiness	p. 43
The Diagnosis: Lack of purpose	p. 44
Your Prescription: Set and achieve goals	p. 46
Humor: Get More Laughter and Fun into Your Life	p. 49
The Diagnosis: Being too serious	p. 50
Your Prescription: Learn to laugh again	p. 51
Inspiration: Be Inspired to Make the Best out of Every Situation	p. 57
The Diagnosis: Lack of inspiration	p. 59
Your Prescription: Find your own inspiring voice	p. 61
Journaling: Write Out Your Experiences	p. 65
The Diagnosis: No self-reflection	p. 66
Your Prescription: Writing to change your life	p. 68
Kindness: Be Kind to others and Reap the Benefits Yourself	p. 71
The Diagnosis: A need for more kind acts	p. 73
Your Prescription: Give the gift of unconditional kindness	p. 74
Love: Love Your Friends and Family	p. 77
The Diagnosis: Insufficient social support	p. 78
Your Prescription: Cultivate a loving support network	p. 79
Mindfulness: Enjoy What's Happening Right Now	p. 83
The Diagnosis: Faulty focus	p. 85
Your Prescription: Live in the present	p. 86
Nutrition: Eat Your Way to Happiness	p. 91
The Diagnosis: Poor eating habits	p. 92
Your Prescription: Eat the right foods	p. 93
Optimism: Be Optimistic and Realistic	p. 99
The Diagnosis: Pessimistic lenses	p. 101
Your Prescription; Learn to see the glass as realistically half-full	p. 103
Problem Solving: Address Problems Head-On	p. 107
The Diagnosis: Avoiding the issues	p. 108
Your Prescription: Tackle the issues	p. 109
Questions: Spend Time Questioning Your Thoughts	p. 113
The Diagnosis: Unhelpful automatic thoughts	p. 115
Your Prescription: Learn to question your thoughts	p. 116
Relaxation: Relax Your Way to Happiness	p. 123
The Diagnosis: Being stressed out	p. 125
Your Prescription: Prioritize daily relaxation	p. 126
Songs: Use Music to Make Yourself Happy	p. 131
The Diagnosis: No rhythm	p. 131
Your Prescription: Rejoice in music	p. 133
Talking: Talk Your Way to Satisfaction	p. 137
The Diagnosis: Being passive or aggressive	p. 138
Your Prescription: Be assertive	p. 139
Understanding: Understand, Accept and Embrace Change	p. 145
The Diagnosis: Resisting change	p. 145
Your Prescription: Accept and embrace change	p. 146
Values: Apply Your Values and Leverage Your Strengths	p. 155
The Diagnosis: Forgetting your values and not leveraging your strengths	p. 157
Your Prescription: Use your gifts	p. 157
Win-Wins: Find Win-Win Solutions in Every Situation	p. 163
The Diagnosis: Being overly competitive	p. 164
Your Prescription: Find balance with win-wins	p. 165
eXamine Your Soul: Use Spirituality to Find Hope and Happiness	p. 169
The Diagnosis: Emptiness from a lack of spirituality	p. 170
Your Prescription: Invoke healthy spirituality for a happier life	p. 172
You Time: Prioritize Time to Take Care of You	p. 177
The Diagnosis: Self neglect	p. 178
Your Prescription: Find more "you time"	p. 179
ZZZ: Get Your Sleep	p. 183
The Diagnosis: Sleep walking through the day	p. 184
Your Prescription: Find your "zzzs"	p. 186
Your Ultimate Happiness Rx	p. 189
Take the Happiness Challenge	p. 189
Share the Wealth	p. 191
Endnotes	p. 193
Bonus	p. 205
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