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English
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"There's a widespread yet ultimately disheartening belief that some people are just naturally driven towards success, while others are not. The truth is everyone has all the drive they need waiting inside them. What's missing is knowing exactly how to reveal and unleash it. Additionally, many believe that drive alone is all you need to find joy and success. This could not be further from the truth. What Drives You reveals exactly you need to know...
64) Pollyanna
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (approximately 134 min.) : sound, color, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A young orphan brings sunshine into the lives of everyone she meets with her optimistic outlook on life.
Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
288 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
The CEO of the Happiness Institute explores how we can learn to create happy memories and do better at holding onto them.
67) God's country
Author
Publisher
Aeonian
Pub. Date
[1981], ©1921
Physical Desc
122 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
The title comes from research that shows people are happiest on Fridays. In this book the author writes how we can generate this level of contentment and joy every day of the week. Known as a man who maintains a constant positive outlook in spite of circumstances, he has described this message as a core theme of his ministry. Combining his personal experiences with scriptural insights and principles for true happiness, he shows readers how every day...
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English
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"These days it's hard to count on the world outside. So it's vital to grow strengths inside like grit, gratitude, and compassion--the key to resilience, and to lasting well-being in a changing world. True resilience is much more than enduring terrible conditions. We need resilience every day to raise a family, work at a job, cope with stress, deal with health problems, navigate issues with others, heal from old pain, and simply keep on going. With...
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English
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Are you constantly striving to keep up with life's busy expectations? It's easy to feel consumed with the desire to succeed and acquire, and miss the simple opportunities waiting for you to slow down: a walk in the forest, sharing laughter with family, a personal moment of gratitude. Once upon a time, it became clear to Brooke McAlary that the key to happiness was discovering a simpler, more fulfilling existence. She put the brakes on her stressful...
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
277 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
A round the world trip through 33 international happiness concepts, from the bestselling author of The Year of Living Danishly, Helen Russell. Feeling terrified of that upcoming job interview? Take inspiration from the Icelanders and get some Þetta reddast, the unwavering belief that everything will work out in the end. Lost your way in life? Make like the Chinese and find your xingfu, or the thing that gives you real purpose. Too much on your plate?...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
Growing up, Olivera knew she was adopted and later learned she was abandoned. She believed that something must have been wrong with her to cause her mother to abandon her. With the help of a therapist she began to tell herself a better story. Here she shows we can reframe our stories so we can remember that we are already enough, just as we are. By integrating all the parts of who we were, who we are, and who we want to be, we can live a more whole...
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Publisher
Tyndale Refresh
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
343 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Happiness is a brain function: with a healthier brain always comes a happier life. After studying brain scans of people from 155 countries, Amen has discovered five primary brain types and seven neuroscience secrets that influence happiness. Here he explains them-- and offers practical, science-based strategies for optimizing your happiness. He walks readers through neuroscience-based habits, rituals, and choices that will boost your mood and help...
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