Think Happy to Stay Happy. Becca Anderson

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      Think Happy to Stay Happy: The Awesome Power of Learned Optimism

      Library of Congress Cataloging

      ISBN: (p) 978-1-63353-731-6, (e) 978-1-63353-730-9

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2017962616

      BISAC - OCC010000 BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mindfulness & Meditation

       - SEL016000 SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Happiness

      Printed in the United States of America

      Contents

       Foreword

       Introduction: Change Your Thinking to Change Your Life

       Author Note: The Art of Self-Affirmation: How to Use This Book

Be a “Day Lifter!”

       Random Acts of Love

       Be a Good in the World

       Make Contact

       In Your Own Backyard

       Spread Joy at the Office

       Scatter Happiness All Around

       Give Gladness to Others

       What the World Needs Now

       Learn the Language of Kindness

       The Little Things Count

       Free Hugs for All!

       Don’t Forget the Senseless Acts of Beauty!

       No Strings Attached

       Make Amends

       Share the Love!

       Always Remember, It’s Not All about You

       Live with Purpose and Meaning

       The Art of Making a Life

       What Is Your Personal Mission?

       Think “Best-Case Scenario” All the Time

       Do You Know How Great You Are?

       Your Goals Will Grow You

       Yes, You Can

       List Your Life

       Ask “How Are You?” and Mean It!

       Today Is a Great Day: Let Yourself Enjoy It

       Accentuate the Positive

       Be the Light on Dark Days

       Make Time for Gratitude Every Day

       Look at Everything in a New Way

       Gossip Makes Us All Unhappy

       Do What You Say You’re Gonna Do

       Offer Unconditional Positive Regard

       Practice Simple Acts of Goodness

       Life Is Too Short to Not Have Good Coffee

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