Live Happy, Deborah K. Heisz
Live Happy, Deborah K. Heisz
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Live Happy
Ten Practices for Choosing Joy

Author: Deborah K. Heisz

Narrator: Karen White

Unabridged: 8 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperOne

Published: 03/15/2016


Synopsis

An eye-opening shift of perspective on the secret of authentic happiness: how surprisingly simple, everyday acts lead to lifelong joy and fulfillment, from the experts at Live Happy magazine.We are all increasingly hungry for soul-deep happiness. All over the globe, from the hallways of Harvard, where the university’s most popular course is a class on positive psychology, to the United Nations’ resolution naming March 20th the International Day of Happiness, the question of how to be authentically happy concerns millions of lives today.But what if the secret of lasting happiness is actually . . . simple? Now, in Live Happy, the editors of Live Happy magazine, the first lifestyle publication dedicated to the timeless quest to achieve authentic happiness, reveal that true happiness is all about the big impact of small acts of everyday happiness.Organized around the key components of a happy life, from gratitude to attitude and play to purpose, Live Happy brings together illuminating real-life happiness stories, eye-opening examinations on the science of happiness, and simple and inspiring everyday “happy acts” to empower readers to achieve big happiness breakthroughs.Authentic happiness is within reach—and Live Happy shows readers how they can manifest it not only in their own lives but also make a positive and lasting difference in the world.

About Deborah K. Heisz

Deborah K. Heisz is the cofounder, COO, and editorial director of Live Happy magazine and former founding editor-in-chief of Success magazine. She lives in Dallas, Texas, with her spouse, three children, and their dogs.

About Karen White

Karen White is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of twenty-five novels, including Dreams of Falling and The Night the Lights Went Out. She has two grown children and currently lives near Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two spoiled Havanese dogs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Karlie on May 23, 2017

There are some good suggestions in this book and I found myself underlining a lot of passages. However, many of the examples of people turning their lives around and finding joy were people who are very fortunate financially to begin with, which I did not find inspirational from the point of view as......more

Goodreads review by Patty on January 09, 2017

I will add a quote when the book is published. I don’t really understand why it took me so long to read this book. I have been reading it for several months. I believe it is designed to be read in small doses, but even knowing that it felt like it took me a long time. Part of the reason may have been......more

Goodreads review by Kay on November 22, 2018

A fantastic list and reminder of what happiness means both individually and collectively. Not only how to obtain it, but also to keep it. I think the most important lesson in this book is that happiness is not a new car, a better job, dropping a few pounds or even finding your dream partner. Happine......more

Goodreads review by Sherry on May 30, 2022

I’ve had this book for a while (published 2016) and just now spent the time to read it. Some sections were easier to read than others; such as gratitude vs meaningfulness. I did enjoy the personal stories within each chapter and I liked having notes for “homework” or “things to do.” The trick is jus......more

Goodreads review by Michael MacDonald on August 25, 2018

Great overview of important principles Definitely worth the read even if you’re well versed on the core tenets of positive psychology. It’s a great refresher for seasoned readers while serving as a solid primer for newbies. It’s written with three simple structures: 1 - stories offering good intro ca......more