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mkmueller1989's review
5.0
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Very short, but a great book about awareness in creating happier thinking. It is a collection of things that work for the author in being aware of your thoughts.
Very short, but a great book about awareness in creating happier thinking. It is a collection of things that work for the author in being aware of your thoughts.
kdurham2's review
4.0
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A sweet little book that challenges the way you think and charges you to keep your thoughts happy. With different pointers on simple ways to alter your thinking, Lana Grace Riva's believes that we can each become more positive people little by little.
The first thing that really struck me was in the beginning that if you define yourself as a negative person and you think there is no way to change the way you think, this author disagrees and thinks that with a little effort every day you can start changing the way you think. I can find myself thinking on the negative side of life and I liked knowing that I am not stuck in that way of life, but can change who I am.
A sweet little book that challenges the way you think and charges you to keep your thoughts happy. With different pointers on simple ways to alter your thinking, Lana Grace Riva's believes that we can each become more positive people little by little.
The first thing that really struck me was in the beginning that if you define yourself as a negative person and you think there is no way to change the way you think, this author disagrees and thinks that with a little effort every day you can start changing the way you think. I can find myself thinking on the negative side of life and I liked knowing that I am not stuck in that way of life, but can change who I am.
whitreadslit's review
4.0
*I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
I enjoy self-help books when they are relatable and fun to read. Happier Thinking was both of these things, and more! I really enjoyed the writing style of this book. It was humorous while still giving very sound and well-thought-out advice. It felt very much like sitting down to have a conversation with a good friend, which is one of my favorite non-fiction writing styles.
While I don’t struggle with thinking negatively on a constant basis, I certainly found that I fall prey to a few of the thought processes Riva talks about in this book. The general theme of this book is awareness. You need to be aware of your thought process, and take active steps to think happier thoughts. She gives 12 tips to help re-wire your brain to look on the bright side of things. It is a quick read, but puts forth concepts that will stick with you long after.
If you enjoy self-help books that don’t bog you down with a lot of scientific terms and research, then this is a great little read. You can read it in a couple of hours, but it is easily referenced for when you need a little reminder to think happier thoughts. I would recommend this to anyone who struggles with negativity and anxiety.
My Rating:
4.0/5.0
I gave Happier Thinking 4 STARS! It was short and sweet, but really packed a punch!
I enjoy self-help books when they are relatable and fun to read. Happier Thinking was both of these things, and more! I really enjoyed the writing style of this book. It was humorous while still giving very sound and well-thought-out advice. It felt very much like sitting down to have a conversation with a good friend, which is one of my favorite non-fiction writing styles.
While I don’t struggle with thinking negatively on a constant basis, I certainly found that I fall prey to a few of the thought processes Riva talks about in this book. The general theme of this book is awareness. You need to be aware of your thought process, and take active steps to think happier thoughts. She gives 12 tips to help re-wire your brain to look on the bright side of things. It is a quick read, but puts forth concepts that will stick with you long after.
If you enjoy self-help books that don’t bog you down with a lot of scientific terms and research, then this is a great little read. You can read it in a couple of hours, but it is easily referenced for when you need a little reminder to think happier thoughts. I would recommend this to anyone who struggles with negativity and anxiety.
My Rating:
4.0/5.0
I gave Happier Thinking 4 STARS! It was short and sweet, but really packed a punch!
zooloo1983's review
4.0
This is not a storybook, this is a book to help you try and re-wire the way you think. I must admit I suffer a bit from depression and anxiety and with the crap I have had in the last month or so I have fallen more into the negative way of thinking. This short book has helped me see that maybe things can be spun around to be positive. It reminds me of the Secret and my gratitude book so I think I am going to pick that up in the new year.
This book is not telling you anything new, however, it is trying to help you apply it in everyday life. It is like Lana is having a conversation with you rather than talking at you with this book and I did not feel in any way that this was a preachy kind of book telling you what to do and when. It is about thinking Happier!
This is a great book to keep with you and to take a moment to read when you feel the negative thoughts coming your way. It is currently free on Amazon if you wish to get a copy.
This book is not telling you anything new, however, it is trying to help you apply it in everyday life. It is like Lana is having a conversation with you rather than talking at you with this book and I did not feel in any way that this was a preachy kind of book telling you what to do and when. It is about thinking Happier!
This is a great book to keep with you and to take a moment to read when you feel the negative thoughts coming your way. It is currently free on Amazon if you wish to get a copy.
thegraduatedbookwormblogger's review
3.0
Full Review can be found at http://www.thegraduatedbookworm.com
First I would like to thank Lana Grace Riva for sending me a copy in exchange for a review. I know most of you know that I don't tend to read books that would be considered "Self Help" But I've definitely been diving into more of these books lately, so I guess you could say my tastes have definitely changed and are more open to anything!
This is definitely a short read, something you could finish on your way to work or school really. It discusses different topics, however I found it to be more of an overview of each of them. I think because it was such a short read, there's not a whole lot of diving into each section, and I definitely would have loved to read more about certain topics.
What was great about this was that Lana actually is going through ways how we can make really stressful situations and turn them into less stressful ones, which I know we all tend to overthink and create even more stressful situations that don't have to be so bad.
Overall it was a good book. It's a short read, so there isn't a lot of depth to the sections in each part, however it does go through an overview of how we can make our lives less stressful and more happy. Lana talks about her own views and things that she's gone through which does help you connect in some way, however I felt like there just should have been more. I felt like if there was more to the novel, then a lot of people would be able to connect more, and gain even more knowledge into how we can "re-wire" our brains into turning the most shitty aspects of life better.
First I would like to thank Lana Grace Riva for sending me a copy in exchange for a review. I know most of you know that I don't tend to read books that would be considered "Self Help" But I've definitely been diving into more of these books lately, so I guess you could say my tastes have definitely changed and are more open to anything!
This is definitely a short read, something you could finish on your way to work or school really. It discusses different topics, however I found it to be more of an overview of each of them. I think because it was such a short read, there's not a whole lot of diving into each section, and I definitely would have loved to read more about certain topics.
What was great about this was that Lana actually is going through ways how we can make really stressful situations and turn them into less stressful ones, which I know we all tend to overthink and create even more stressful situations that don't have to be so bad.
Overall it was a good book. It's a short read, so there isn't a lot of depth to the sections in each part, however it does go through an overview of how we can make our lives less stressful and more happy. Lana talks about her own views and things that she's gone through which does help you connect in some way, however I felt like there just should have been more. I felt like if there was more to the novel, then a lot of people would be able to connect more, and gain even more knowledge into how we can "re-wire" our brains into turning the most shitty aspects of life better.
betweenthe_pages's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this. It was so well written and had some beautiful advice in that really resonated with me 💕
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carimayhew's review
3.0
This book is a short collection of tips that have worked for the author to be happier in everyday life. The general advice contained can come in handy for anyone, whether without mental illness or with mild depression or anxiety. Its advice is straightforward, doesn’t promise miracles, and doesn’t use any unnecessary therapy lingo. There’s nothing revelatory in there, but if you are in need of a little self-compassion, this succinct book will do the trick. It’s the sort of advice you want to pass on to your children.
keyboardscoffee's review
4.0
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Pinky swear!
When Happier Thinking came in the mail, I was a little skeptical. I thought, “It’s a tiny book, how could this possibly be that useful.”
If you go into this book thinking you’re going to have loads and loads of information tossed at you so you can immediately change your life, you’ll be disappointed. The beauty of this book isn’t in the fact that it’s offering you tons of ways to help you think happier, but that it’s offering you concrete ways to do so. It almost made me feel like someone was giving me little reminders on good habits to adopt.
The thing with it being so short, too, is that the information is easily digestible. You can choose to read it all in one sitting, like I did, or to break it up by chapter and start with each piece of information. It makes the process of “change” a little less overwhelming, which I greatly appreciated. Sometimes self-help books are so gigantic I can’t even take them off the shelf for fear of failing.
If you like quick reads chalk full of quirky humour, a funny friend jumping off the page to offer you sage advice, and a fast pick-me-up when you’re feeling down, Happier Thinking is it. I find myself flipping through it randomly when I’m feeling down, just to bring a smile to my face for a minute or two. And it works.
When Happier Thinking came in the mail, I was a little skeptical. I thought, “It’s a tiny book, how could this possibly be that useful.”
If you go into this book thinking you’re going to have loads and loads of information tossed at you so you can immediately change your life, you’ll be disappointed. The beauty of this book isn’t in the fact that it’s offering you tons of ways to help you think happier, but that it’s offering you concrete ways to do so. It almost made me feel like someone was giving me little reminders on good habits to adopt.
The thing with it being so short, too, is that the information is easily digestible. You can choose to read it all in one sitting, like I did, or to break it up by chapter and start with each piece of information. It makes the process of “change” a little less overwhelming, which I greatly appreciated. Sometimes self-help books are so gigantic I can’t even take them off the shelf for fear of failing.
If you like quick reads chalk full of quirky humour, a funny friend jumping off the page to offer you sage advice, and a fast pick-me-up when you’re feeling down, Happier Thinking is it. I find myself flipping through it randomly when I’m feeling down, just to bring a smile to my face for a minute or two. And it works.
abiofpellinor's review
4.0
I was sent this tiny book for review by the author. When she sent her request to me I was intrigued, I suffer from mental health issues myself and wanted to see how she covered this topic and what advice she gave. I will say right now that all thoughts are my own, and if I felt that this book was not good I would most definitely tell you guys. I was incredibly pleased to read her say, right at the beginning of the book, that this is not intended to cure someone of depression etc. These are simply ways to recognise, re-evaluate and attempt to correct unnecessary negative thinking which is having an impact on how you live your life. Each chapter has a title that could be the advice in itself, but Lana expands on these basic concepts to give you examples of how to change your thinking and the reasons this could be beneficial.
So let's get into the different bits of advice we're given. The first chapter is titled Don't write off the day. So often, when something negative happens at the beginning of the day, we're quick to say that the whole day is wasted and nothing will go right. This type of thinking, Lana points out, will lead us to focus on the most negative parts of the day and almost block out those positive experiences. Therefore, leading us to believe that the day was indeed negative and us being unhappy as a result. If we can manage to separate the negative event from the day as a whole, and still look for positive experiences, then we are much more likely to find happiness within the days' events.
Some other pieces of advice given can be summarised to Don't compare your life to imagined others, journal good things, accept changed plans and many more besides. I won't go into them all or you won't go and read the book for yourself! Within all these different chapters, Lana describes negative thinking that you might be engaging in, how to recognise this within yourself and how to then go about attempting to change these thought patterns. These may seem like very simple, common sense ideas, but for those who struggle with negative thinking, it can be difficult to come to these conclusions without someone pointing them out and providing a way of thinking differently.
Lana emphasises at multiple points in the book that this is not a cure for depression, however, I believe that this can be a great accompaniment to other treatments. Simply taking anti-depressants will not cure ingrained negative thoughts, although they are incredibly helpful and in some cases life-saving. Changing the pattern of your thinking is what will, in the end, leave you feeling happier and able to live life to the full.
I look forward to applying the advice given in my daily life, as I am a negative thinker and feel like these steps could help me on the way to being a more positive person. I definitely recommend this little book, it doesn't take long to read and could really help you start to take the steps to change how you think, for the better.
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So let's get into the different bits of advice we're given. The first chapter is titled Don't write off the day. So often, when something negative happens at the beginning of the day, we're quick to say that the whole day is wasted and nothing will go right. This type of thinking, Lana points out, will lead us to focus on the most negative parts of the day and almost block out those positive experiences. Therefore, leading us to believe that the day was indeed negative and us being unhappy as a result. If we can manage to separate the negative event from the day as a whole, and still look for positive experiences, then we are much more likely to find happiness within the days' events.
Some other pieces of advice given can be summarised to Don't compare your life to imagined others, journal good things, accept changed plans and many more besides. I won't go into them all or you won't go and read the book for yourself! Within all these different chapters, Lana describes negative thinking that you might be engaging in, how to recognise this within yourself and how to then go about attempting to change these thought patterns. These may seem like very simple, common sense ideas, but for those who struggle with negative thinking, it can be difficult to come to these conclusions without someone pointing them out and providing a way of thinking differently.
Lana emphasises at multiple points in the book that this is not a cure for depression, however, I believe that this can be a great accompaniment to other treatments. Simply taking anti-depressants will not cure ingrained negative thoughts, although they are incredibly helpful and in some cases life-saving. Changing the pattern of your thinking is what will, in the end, leave you feeling happier and able to live life to the full.
I look forward to applying the advice given in my daily life, as I am a negative thinker and feel like these steps could help me on the way to being a more positive person. I definitely recommend this little book, it doesn't take long to read and could really help you start to take the steps to change how you think, for the better.
From my blog: autumnofpellinor.wordpress.com
lizwhite25's review
4.0
*I was sent a copy of this book by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.*
I waited to read this book at a period in the year when many people's happiness is at rock bottom and life feels difficult. January is often a trying time, financially and mentally, so there is no better time of year to read a book entitled Happier Thinking. I think it is fair to say we could all benefit from Happier Thinking, and I say that as someone who considers themselves to be an optimistic person.
The first word that comes into mind when I read this was: OBVIOUS. I don't mean that in a patronising way, or as a criticism, but Lana's message is a very simple one - acceptance and reaction. Let's be honest, if we were to sit down and list some reminders to living a happier life, many of the things would be those listed in this book, so why if this is obvious does it take reading them to make you think about it?
Lana has brilliantly written a simplistic version of the gobble-de-gook and scientific babble many of us have seen online. She doesn't stray into the spiritual. She simply states issues and how changing the perception of these will change the way you view the world and lead to - you guessed it - Happier Thinking. See: OBVIOUS. The chapter titles allow you to hone in on the areas that apply for you, and provide both the thought processes and scenario examples on how you can turn negative/judgemental/assumptive/non-realistic thought processes on their heads to base them in reality, acceptance, and positivity.
She acknowledges that these thought processes do not change you over a night, a week, and that they take time and effort. It shouldn't take the information being written down for us to pay attention, but the fact it is written down is almost a stark wake up call, and going into a difficult period, is exactly what I needed to focus on. This month is actually Mental Wellness Month. Taking time to address our mental frailties and help ourselves mentally is a really important aspect of self care, and I definitely see myself using the reminders at the back of this book (a simple reminder list detailing the main takeaways) on an almost daily basis.
Do yourself a favour, and those around you? Take a break from daily life to think about making your thought processes happier and read this little gem.
I waited to read this book at a period in the year when many people's happiness is at rock bottom and life feels difficult. January is often a trying time, financially and mentally, so there is no better time of year to read a book entitled Happier Thinking. I think it is fair to say we could all benefit from Happier Thinking, and I say that as someone who considers themselves to be an optimistic person.
The first word that comes into mind when I read this was: OBVIOUS. I don't mean that in a patronising way, or as a criticism, but Lana's message is a very simple one - acceptance and reaction. Let's be honest, if we were to sit down and list some reminders to living a happier life, many of the things would be those listed in this book, so why if this is obvious does it take reading them to make you think about it?
Lana has brilliantly written a simplistic version of the gobble-de-gook and scientific babble many of us have seen online. She doesn't stray into the spiritual. She simply states issues and how changing the perception of these will change the way you view the world and lead to - you guessed it - Happier Thinking. See: OBVIOUS. The chapter titles allow you to hone in on the areas that apply for you, and provide both the thought processes and scenario examples on how you can turn negative/judgemental/assumptive/non-realistic thought processes on their heads to base them in reality, acceptance, and positivity.
She acknowledges that these thought processes do not change you over a night, a week, and that they take time and effort. It shouldn't take the information being written down for us to pay attention, but the fact it is written down is almost a stark wake up call, and going into a difficult period, is exactly what I needed to focus on. This month is actually Mental Wellness Month. Taking time to address our mental frailties and help ourselves mentally is a really important aspect of self care, and I definitely see myself using the reminders at the back of this book (a simple reminder list detailing the main takeaways) on an almost daily basis.
Do yourself a favour, and those around you? Take a break from daily life to think about making your thought processes happier and read this little gem.