You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles for Keeping Life in Perspective | 
|  | | | Title: | You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles for Keeping Life in Perspective | | Author: | Richard Carlson
Wayne Dyer (Foreword) | | Publisher: | New World Library | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 13 November, 2006 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 1577315685 / 9781577315681 | | List Price: | $12.95 | | You Save: | $2.59 | | Amazon Price: | $10.36 | |
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Many people believe they can only be happy when their problems are solved, relationships improve, and goals are achieved. In this simple guide, Dr. Richard Carlson shows readers how to be happy right now — no matter the situation. His plan, based on the principles of Thought (thoughts are voluntary, not involuntary);Mood (thinking is a voluntary that varies function varies from moment to moment and these variances are called moods); Separate Realities (everyone thinks in a unique way and lives in separate psychological realities); Feelings (feelings and emotions serve as a barometer for when one is “off-track” and headed for unhappiness); and the Present Moment (the only time when genuine contentment, satisfaction, and happiness). This timeless book guides readers through life's challenges and restores the joy of living along the way.
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• You Can Be Happy No Matter What 17 August, 2007
For many of us, happiness is a goal that we never seem to achieve. We closely examine our unhappiness and fret over all the issues in our lives. We know in our hearts and our very souls that if we can just earn a little more money, deal with a childhood trauma, or get married that we'll finally be happy. Unfortunately, once we succeed in these endeavors, a whole new set of issues appears and we find ourselves still unhappy.
Life doesn't stop just because we read a self help book or decide to work on our issues. There is no secret formula that magically absolves a person from facing the challenges that we all experience. The ups and downs of everyday life will always be there. However, you can choose how you feel about yourself and your life. You can see problems as defining you as a failure or as a bad person or you can see them as merely a natural part of life. You can try to make your child act just the way you want or nag at your husband because he's not perfect or you can get some perspective and see that these little things aren't all that important in the scope of your love and happiness.
Perhaps, the most important thing I gained from You Can Be Happy No Matter What is the importance of taking time out. Like most human beings, when I'm in a low mood, the world seems darker and my problems more difficult. In the past, I thought that I had to solve these issues as they came up. As the author states though, real problems won't disappear when you are feeling more yourself. Little irritants that don't really matter will simply fall away. Then, you can work on your real problems and actually have a clear mind to do so.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1TDRS435B884O
• His Principles, Applied Incorrectly, Can Cause You To Stop Growing 30 November, 2007
I read this book about 10 years ago and applied his principles as much as I could. I found that I was able to be a lot happier by setting aside unpleasant thoughts and feelings. I was able to get in the habit of postponing problem solving till I was in a good mood. So I was able to implement the changes in this book, and it helped me feel better, but I believe it harmed me in the long run.
I became so good at ignoring unpleasant thoughts that I became intolerant of any unpleasant feelings, and the thoughts that caused them. I became unable to solve problems, because I couldn't tolerate thinking about the problems and the bad mood that came with it. If you stop thinking about difficult things, you stop growing, and before you know it, 10 years have gone by and your stunted growth starts to show.
I think my situation was comparable to what AA calls the "Dry drunk". A dry drunk is someone who no longer uses alcohol to numb the pain, but still runs from pain in other ways. This book taught me how to avoid pain as effectively as any alcoholic can, and without the expense, legal problems, and physical addiction that come with substance abuse, but with the same stunted growth that a long-time addict faces when he's in recovery.
Thanks for listening. Your mileage may vary.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2918GR01MQKWC
• If You Liked "don't Sweat The Small Stuff".... 27 December, 2007
If you're a fan of Richard Carlson, then you'll appreciate this book about everyday happiness.
It's focused on relationships, but it relates our approach and attitude towards other people to how we can increase our everyday happiness. As usual, it's written in a casual, easy-read manner.
Great to roadtrips or bedside table read!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1OMTBZAFBPZ0G
• Good Book 30 September, 2008
As we all try to find ways to be happy in our daily lives, this book can help you achieve that. Most of what he's written are all cliches and things you are already aware of and know about. Its still a good read and addition to my collection.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A8GOJUA6TULDX
• Help Yourself 27 September, 2007
A basic concept of life changing significance explained in simple terms by the author. A forehead thumping wake up call for seekers of truth and the narrow path. With this book in hand, you have a chance to help yourself to experience life at a higher level.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A6FT3F0LELRL5
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