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ramonamead's review
3.0
This short guide is great for beginners to the concepts of positive thinking and practicing gratitude. While I consider myself an "advanced" student in these areas, I was still able to pick up a couple useful tips. I appreciate the author's casual tone, though at times it was difficult to follow such conversational writing. At the beginning of the book, she mentions she is not an "expert" and that the book doesn't contain any factual evidence to back up her personal theories. It works okay this ay, as an anecdotal guide, however it would not have been difficult to include some statistics about the proven benefits of "happier thinking," and it would have made the book much stronger. Overall, it's a quick book with an important message and would be an ideal starting point for those looking to make some changes in how they think and live.
r_j_setser's review
5.0
"Happier thinking goes hand in hand with kindness. Kindness to all, including yourself." - Lana Grace Riva, Happier Thinking
Resetting the way we think, act, and react to situations can actually change our outlook on life. It can take the situations that may very well be overwhelming and give us the strength to keep it from crushing us. Happier thinking allows us to reduce the mountain back into a molehill. So why not try to dwell on the better things in life instead of the bad things?
Lana Grace Riva is no "expert" on psychology, and she doesn't claim to be, but her tips to Happier Thinking truly are groundbreaking for those who struggle with "stinking thinking". She writes as if she were just having a conversation with you and giving you advice from her own experiences, and I think that makes it easy to read and understand. She's not preachy or telling you what you're doing wrong, she is simply talking, and I like that a lot.
Her tips are super simple and easy to accomplish, though they may be more difficult to put into action, as is any exercise. The chapters are short and sweet, filled with examples to drive her points home, and easy to follow. I really enjoyed this quick read and give it 5 out of 5 stars, and recommend it to anyone who wants to think happier throughout their day.
I received this book from the author for the purpose of this review. All comments and opinions are entirely my own.
This is a LiteratureApproved.com Review.
Resetting the way we think, act, and react to situations can actually change our outlook on life. It can take the situations that may very well be overwhelming and give us the strength to keep it from crushing us. Happier thinking allows us to reduce the mountain back into a molehill. So why not try to dwell on the better things in life instead of the bad things?
Lana Grace Riva is no "expert" on psychology, and she doesn't claim to be, but her tips to Happier Thinking truly are groundbreaking for those who struggle with "stinking thinking". She writes as if she were just having a conversation with you and giving you advice from her own experiences, and I think that makes it easy to read and understand. She's not preachy or telling you what you're doing wrong, she is simply talking, and I like that a lot.
Her tips are super simple and easy to accomplish, though they may be more difficult to put into action, as is any exercise. The chapters are short and sweet, filled with examples to drive her points home, and easy to follow. I really enjoyed this quick read and give it 5 out of 5 stars, and recommend it to anyone who wants to think happier throughout their day.
I received this book from the author for the purpose of this review. All comments and opinions are entirely my own.
This is a LiteratureApproved.com Review.
stephbookshine's review
4.0
*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*
Happier Thinking is a slim, cheery little book, packed with tips and advice on how to think more positively and cast negativity out of your mind. Think of the #100daysofhappiness challenge but in bitesize advice format!
Lana Grace Riva addresses the reader directly in a friendly, informal style; you can clearly hear her personal voice as she dispenses clear and sensible advice whilst also occasionally getting sidetracked into her own thoughts on the subject in question.
None of the information in the book is ‘rocket science’. These are sensible and commonsense tips, and the joy is in the accessibility to all readers. Without patronising, Riva inspires a feeling of confidence that the happier mindset she describes is achievable, and she provides useful examples along the way of how her advice can be applied in everyday situations.
I personally plan on buying a few copies of this book for stocking fillers this year, as I found the tips useful myself (I am an habitual what-if-er) and can think of some friends and family that would both enjoy and find this handy for refocusing on the positive in life.
Why not spread a little happiness as the nights draw in?!
Bad things will still happen. I would love nothing more than to present you with ways to eliminate bad things in your life (annoying this book is not that I know – can someone please write that book?!). I can, however, provide suggestions for lessening the power of bad experiences on your mood.
– Lana Grace Riva, Happier Thinking
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com/2018/11/17/happier-thinking-lana-grace-riva/
Happier Thinking is a slim, cheery little book, packed with tips and advice on how to think more positively and cast negativity out of your mind. Think of the #100daysofhappiness challenge but in bitesize advice format!
Lana Grace Riva addresses the reader directly in a friendly, informal style; you can clearly hear her personal voice as she dispenses clear and sensible advice whilst also occasionally getting sidetracked into her own thoughts on the subject in question.
None of the information in the book is ‘rocket science’. These are sensible and commonsense tips, and the joy is in the accessibility to all readers. Without patronising, Riva inspires a feeling of confidence that the happier mindset she describes is achievable, and she provides useful examples along the way of how her advice can be applied in everyday situations.
I personally plan on buying a few copies of this book for stocking fillers this year, as I found the tips useful myself (I am an habitual what-if-er) and can think of some friends and family that would both enjoy and find this handy for refocusing on the positive in life.
Why not spread a little happiness as the nights draw in?!
Bad things will still happen. I would love nothing more than to present you with ways to eliminate bad things in your life (annoying this book is not that I know – can someone please write that book?!). I can, however, provide suggestions for lessening the power of bad experiences on your mood.
– Lana Grace Riva, Happier Thinking
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com/2018/11/17/happier-thinking-lana-grace-riva/
afulltimenerd's review
5.0
I was given this book for free in return for an honest review.
This book is short but powerful. In a few pages, it gives many useful and practical tips to improve your thoughts. I found the read to be very useful and found that I was using them almost immediately. I liked the chatty style that the book was written in as it felt more helpful and not preachy like I can imagine some books on this topic might.
Whilst I do not have mental health issues, my mum does. She says that whilst the tips are good, there is nothing she has not heard about before. Whilst I am about to give this book five stars, please be aware that my mum would not.
This book is short but powerful. In a few pages, it gives many useful and practical tips to improve your thoughts. I found the read to be very useful and found that I was using them almost immediately. I liked the chatty style that the book was written in as it felt more helpful and not preachy like I can imagine some books on this topic might.
Whilst I do not have mental health issues, my mum does. She says that whilst the tips are good, there is nothing she has not heard about before. Whilst I am about to give this book five stars, please be aware that my mum would not.
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