Happiness Workbook: A CBT-Based Guide to Foster Positivity and Embrace Joy

23 reviews for Happiness Workbook: A CBT-Based Guide to Foster Positivity and Embrace Joy

1. ChristineMM

   Rated 4 out of 5

   January 2, 2023

   4.0 out of 5 stars For Newbies

   The Happiness Workbook is a cognitive behavioral therapist approach to shifting to a positive outlook mindset. This book would be good for people who ...More

   The Happiness Workbook is a cognitive behavioral therapist approach to shifting to a positive outlook mindset. This book would be good for people who are trying to move away from depression. People who naturally have a negative attitude can use this self-helo book to reprogram what they to think In a different manner that is more oriented toward a hopeful and optimistic attitude. For example, you can record your thoughts and realize if you were being critical of yourself or if you are using negative self talk and then try and teach yourself how to rephrase and change the attitude towards the positive. This is written by a psychologist and I trust the CBT process. This is a good self-help book to use at home especially if you are not going through CBT one on one with a psychologist.

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   Becky at One Literature Nut

   Rated 4 out of 5

   December 22, 2022

   4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Options and Ideas

   To be honest, I picked up this book for some ideas on free writes and other discussions I might have with my students. As a high school, language art...More

   To be honest, I picked up this book for some ideas on free writes and other discussions I might have with my students. As a high school, language arts teacher, we often look at character development in the novels and stories we read. To get them warmed up, I sometimes like to have them consider things they would tell the character. I did get a few prompts and ideas from this that I could incorporate.
   
   I do think this would help me though as well, especially as that's how this was written. You can use this to really practice being more positive and developing greater gratitude. Honestly, we can all use that help!

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   Stacey

   Rated 4 out of 5

   November 30, 2021

   4.0 out of 5 stars Exercises to become more positive

   Overall, a good book with meaningful exercises to foster a more positive outlook. I've used this book in conjunction with other materials and program...More

   Overall, a good book with meaningful exercises to foster a more positive outlook. I've used this book in conjunction with other materials and programs over the last year and a half, and they have all contributed to make me a more positive person.

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   DJY51

   Rated 4 out of 5

   November 27, 2021

   4.0 out of 5 stars Use This Book In Conjunction With Therapy

   Aaron Beck is credited with inventing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, but I’m inclined to believe it was Shakespeare first said, “Nothing is good or evil;...More

   Aaron Beck is credited with inventing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, but I’m inclined to believe it was Shakespeare first said, “Nothing is good or evil; thinking makes it so”. CBT relies on our understanding of how we see things which shapes our perceptions of events. There is truth in that modality, but it isn’t deep and it doesn’t make sense in extreme situations. Mass shootings are bad no matter how you frame them.
   That said, it’s the daily actions that make up most of our lives and that affect us in profound ways. If you’re like me, and you’re driving on a street with one lane in each direction, and you can’t pass the car in front of you, who is driving 35mph in a 55 mph area, you’re going to get very agitated. You might curse, honk your horn, flash your brights, but deep breathing, listening to music, talking to a friend, enjoying the scenery won’t cut it. And I’ve yet to find a way of not being frustrated.
   I have used some techniques that have enriched my life. For example, I realize that most of the time I get upset about something, it’s because I had expectations that weren’t met over which I have no control. I made a decision to let go of having expectations (other than when I’m in my car), about a month ago, and have been much happier because of that.
   Read this book and discover what you can do to make your life more rewarding.

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   Terrel Morrison

   Rated 4 out of 5

   August 28, 2021

   4.0 out of 5 stars Good and Fun

   I bought one for myself and my best friend so we could do them together. The questions inside help you get things out that might be bothering you and ...More

   I bought one for myself and my best friend so we could do them together. The questions inside help you get things out that might be bothering you and they are always fun to share responses to the questions with each other. We have had tons of laughs. Thanks for a fun workbook.

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   Leanne

   Rated 4 out of 5

   August 5, 2021

   4.0 out of 5 stars Has helped me discover moments of happiness

   I've been using these for a few weeks, and do like it. I wish there were more exercises/journaling prompts, but it does have nice ideas to get you thi...More

   I've been using these for a few weeks, and do like it. I wish there were more exercises/journaling prompts, but it does have nice ideas to get you thinking. I've found it to be helpful in getting me to focus more on the positive things in life, which has been hard this past year due to Covid.

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