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Real Happiness: Proven Paths for Contentment, Peace & Well-Being Paperback – February 1, 2015

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Drawing from years of groundbreaking research in positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and neuroscience, Real Happiness provides a simple path to reach lasting happiness.The principles of happiness - gratitude, kindness, mindfulness, forgiveness, self-compassion, optimism and connection - are masterfully presented with fresh ideas and insight. 35 easy-to-implement exercises increase awareness to achieve lasting change to your life. It is indeed possible to become happier; Real Happiness shows you the way.

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"Fresh, insightful and enjoyable read on the important topic of well-being." --John B. Arden, PhD, author of Brain2Brain, The Brain Bible, and Rewire the Brain

"The latest in the science of happiness, and in a way that is both accessible and practically useful." --Acacia C. Parks, PhD, Scientific Advisor to Happify.com

"Simple strategies and exercises rooted in scientific research to help you improve your emotional well-being and feel more content, optimistic, and yes, happier!" -- Nataly Kogan, co-founder and CEO, Happier Inc.

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Jonah Paquette, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and Happiness Expert. He practices in an Intensive Outpatient Program at Kaiser Permanente in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ PESI Publishing & Media; 1st edition (February 1, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1559570156
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1559570152
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.45 x 9 inches

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Greetings and welcome to my Amazon author page! I am a clinical psychologist, author, and international speaker, specializing in the areas of happiness and well-being. My work focuses on helping individuals and organizations prosper in life, love, and work. To do so, I utilize cutting-edge approaches including positive psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. I have a passion for sharing these life-changing tools with a broader audience, which inspired me to write my books. My first 2 books (Real Happiness and The Happiness Toolbox) focus primarily on positive psychology and strategies for enhancing well-being. My 3rd book (Awestruck) will explore the science of awe and its importance in our lives. I hope the skills and concepts I share in these books will be as helpful for your own life as they have been in mine.

Though I now live in the San Francisco Bay Area, I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. After completing my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Columbia University, I moved to California for graduate school and received my doctorate in clinical psychology at the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium. In addition to writing, speaking, and consultation, I work at Kaiser Permanente as a clinical psychologist where I provide group and individual psychotherapy, and help manage a large mental health training program spanning 20 medical centers. To learn more about me and my work, please visit my website at www.jonahpaquette.com/.

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Stella Carrier

Optimism and Happiness Boosting Ideas

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020

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This kindlebook Real Happiness Proven Paths For Contentment, Peace & Well-being by Jonah Paquette PsyD came into my awareness after I had purchased another title through amazon and this title was featured as one of the books that some customers ordered based on the purchase of a certain book that I purchased to see the title (I wish that I can remember which title for sure, it might have been a book relating to the soul). Anyhow, the following are some of the happiness boosting ideas featured. I admit that this review is a little in book report format because of a related goal that I have to read a certain number of books from now on and write some private summaries (in both the present books I already have that I plan to read and future book and/or purchases)to help me more thoroughly digest and apply some of the insights and concepts. The insights and concepts contained in Real Happiness include: the benefits of gratitude even in the face of challenges, focusing on at least three things to be grateful for daily (for instance I still have more to learn how I even express gratitude however the first thing that comes to mind is that I enjoy the area I am currently living in), obviously this kindlebook came out before covid though the authors explain why volunteering for a cause helps increase/boost happiness (obviously when feasible before andor after covid), taking time for meditation andor a meditation class whenever possible for greater happiness, forgiveness for greater happiness and why it is ok to avoid forgetting when forgiving, the path of optimism and tips for boosting optimism, bibliography, and more

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This is a book full of treasures to live by. It distills much up-to-date scientific research in a very accessible, reader-friendly way and it points to a path that each of us can travel toward lasting happiness. The title “Real Happiness” does not refer to a superficial, shallow or fleeting kind of pleasant emotion, either. The happiness in this book is one concerned with positive emotions, engagement, and a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and connection in our lives.

The author looks at seven scientifically proven principles that can boost our happiness levels. They include cultivating gratitude; kindness and compassion; Living in the Present Moment; Fostering Self-Compassion; Optimism; Strengthening Relationships; and Forgiveness. It was reassuring to learn how happiness can significantly benefit our health, our relationships, and our job performance, etc.

There are exercises to follow at the end of seven key chapters regarding skills to practice. I love the clarity of presentation in this book. Happiness is a skill, I learned, and if we make an ongoing commitment to it, it will develop and grow. Along the way in this book there are wonderful, moving stories and meaningful quotations to savor. A work that has quotes by Lou Gehrig, Nelson Mandela, Epictetus the Greek philosopher, William Shakespeare and Lucille Ball confirms that you are in for a real treat. I strongly believe that this is a book that can help EACH OF US boost and maintain happiness in our lives. I give it my very highest rating!

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Easy to read and comprehensive, a wonderful resource

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015

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This small book pulls together the "cream of the crop" of current research in positive psychology, the science of happiness, and practices to cultivate well-being, and presents them in a format that is easy to read and easy to implement. Dr. Paquette writes clearly and with a very accessible style--the book is great for professionals but also for the lay reader. I can see it being helpful to anyone looking to cultivate their own well-being, but also a great resource for, say, someone wanting to run work-shops or programs in schools, colleges or graduate programs, to help young people build skills for living. The exercises could be adapted for many different age groups. Similarly, it would be great for therapists and coaches, to use with individuals or in groups. I'm a coach, and many of the works he draws on are on my shelves as "keepers"--he pulls the best of them together concisely, accurately, flexibly and in a way that is very practical. A real contribution to the field.

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MandiMommy

Good book

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019

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I used this book in therapy and found it to hit on things that people just don't utililize like they should.

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Steven T Baron

Outstanding Book On Positive Psychology

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019

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Dr. Paquette has done a remarkable job of combining research and practicality in this book. The rationale for adopting a positive psychology perspective is clearly laid as Dr. Paquette's cites important yet fascinating studies of how happiness impacts our physical and mental health as well as how our brain reacts to this. Each chapter which covers different positive emotions also contains wonderful exercises which bring the academic citations in this book to life. Written in a breezy, readable manner this book is perfect for a professional or lay audience. If you are looking to incorporate positive psychology strategies in your work with patients or in your own life as well as understanding how this can benefit ourselves, then look no further than this book!

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Ran Zilca

A helpful happiness primer

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2015

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Nowadays, those who wish to embark on a positive journey face the challenge of choice. The advent of the positive psychology movement in the past 10-15 years has brought a wealth of knowledge to the public through a range of books, seminars, and talks. When taking your first steps, it is useful to have a piece of text that brings to you a summary of the latest research, the concepts that surface form it, and a set of practical daily exercises that can engage with. Real Happiness provides that exactly, making it a great starting point for a positive transformative journey.

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Eliezer Livnat

Excellent and inspirational

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2018

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The author has used multiple scientific studies to write an excellent book on the topic of real happiness. The book is easy to read and understand. It also contains practical information and exercises to help the reader to achieve real happiness and improve their life quality. I highly recommend this comprehensive book.

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Julie

really good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2015

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I really liked the link between the brain and the philosophy. There were some good practical activities that anyone could do.

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