My daughter and I recently went to the bookstore because we wanted to pick out some new books. I saw her looking around longer than usual so I asked what kind of book was she looking for. She told me books that show her how to be happy and also make her smile.
Do you know how to be happy or do some days require more motivation than others? With all the outside pressures, influences, responsibilities, stresses and more of everyday life, it can often be overwhelmingly hard to stay focused and happy.
Maybe we can be inspired to be less negative and learn how to be happy thanks to these 15 books.
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How can I be happy in life book?
As I walked around the bookstore with my daughter I looked up and saw a section in the store titled, “How To Be Happy“. She laughed as she told me she saw that sign on our way in, but wondered why it wasn’t in the kids section too.
Then what really got me was when she asked, why don’t grown ups already know how to be happy.
I explained to her first that there is no limit to how happy a person can be. I also told her that sometimes people need encouragement plus direction with finding ways to be happier, positive and more confident.
There are some great books you may want to consider reading when it comes to figuring out how to be happy in life.
Books that might even change the way you think and live your life. Books like these can be a big help while also making you feel good.
Not too long ago I talked about people being shamed for doing things that make them happy, like I was, but maybe if we took some lessons from these books we would be inspired to be less negative and more happy.
Which book is best for life?
There are so many amazing books in the world that it would be very difficult to pick one that is the best.
Some of the best books that I love to recommend are these books that inspire wanderlust and have caused travel to ruin my life.
The older I get though and the more changes that happen to try and make me lose my balance in life, I find myself coming back to this list of books for a happier life.
15 Books To Show You How To Be Happy:
This book is for anyone who has ever had trouble staying motivated while trying to trailblaze towards badassery. This book cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. This book is for those that feel overwhelmed by their thoughts. People who struggling with anxiety about their daily tasks and want to stop worrying about life. This is a straight-shooting approach to self-improvement for women. A book that offers no-crap truth-telling about the most common self-destructive behaviors women tend to engage in. This book helps you to organize the f*cks you want and need to give, and cut through the bullsh*t cycle of self-sabotage to get happy and stay that way. Blending the author's compelling story with inspiring insight and practical guidance, The Year of Less will leave you questioning what you’re holding on to in your own life—and, quite possibly, lead you to find your own path of less. This journal inspires readers to explore the world with greater curiosity and find moments of mindfulness in everyday life, while unleashing your creativity along the way. This journal will guide you to look inside and outside yourself to discover and appreciate what makes you happiest. There is also the Do One Thing Every Day That Inspires You: A Creativity Journal and Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You: A Journal Daily inspiration and meditations for positive thinking and living. The truth is, if you are feeling lost, it is because you do not know where you are. This book shows you how to methodically turn your home into a place of peace, contentment, and purposeful living. The book goes perfectly along with this free printable KonMari checklist. In this book, you’ll learn what happiness can do for you, and why being unhappy all the time is something you need to change! You’ll learn a step-by-step process to deal with negative emotions so you can live a happier, more fulfilling life. With pragmatic exercises and personal examples, you’ll explore techniques that counteract draining spirals of negativity and provide immediate relief. The Slight Edge is a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables you to make the daily choices that will lead you to the success and happiness you desire. This easy-to-follow guidebook is packed with real-life examples of super-happy secrets in action, along with personal exercises you can do to fast track them into your own life.
You Are a Badass Every Day: How to Keep Your Motivation Strong, Your Vibe High, and Your Quest for Transformation Unstoppable
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Declutter Your Mind: How to Stop Worrying, Relieve Anxiety, and Eliminate Negative Thinking
How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t: 14 Habits that Are Holding You Back from Happiness
Get Your Sh*t Together: How to Stop Worrying About What You Should Do So You Can Finish What You Need to Do and Start Doing What You Want to Do (A No F*cks Given Guide Book 2)
The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store
I Am Here Now: A Creative Mindfulness Guide and Journal
Do One Thing Every Day That Makes You Happy: A Journal
A Year of Positive Thinking: Daily Inspiration, Wisdom, and Courage
Discover Yourself: Find Your Strengths and What Makes You Happy
This book is your map. It will help you define where you came from, where you are and where you are going. This book will help you know yourself better. Knowing yourself is your foundation. From there you can build yourself up.
The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life
Living Happy And Loving It: 40 Steps To Discover And Unlock Your Inner Happiness For Life
Master Your Emotions: A Practical Guide to Overcome Negativity and Better Manage Your Feelings
The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness
How To Be Happy When Life Treats You Crappy: 14 Unusual Secrets of the Super Happy
If not, which one are you looking forward to reading first?
They are also a perfect gift idea to go along with the items in this gift guide for book lovers.
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Kelli
Tuesday 29th of December 2020
Thanks so much for this list. Just what I needed right now. I like your honesty and enjoyed your shaming post as well! Although sometimes I do find myself feeling a little jealous of people who are able to jet everywhere.....back to needing the happiness post. LOL. Keep traveling and rocking you.
Clarissa
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This was one of the nicest comments I have ever received, so thank you for that. I completely understand that and it's absolutely normal to feel that way, but know that sometimes the jetting around doesn't always come easy and for at least me - I make sure to share that part of it too.
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