J. A. Powell
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!
