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

I am working through this long-distance with a dear friend. Both of us have lived challenges in our family life that made being happy nearly impossible. We like the clear approach and advice offered here. The language is for laypersons, and the goals are achievable. I recommend this to anyone wanting to take steps to improve their quality of life.

This workbook was super helpful for me in my healing journey. I specifically found a lot of value from the cognitive distortion section and working on retraining your thoughts related to those.

Amazing guided journal/ workbook

The first half of the book is educational, and the second half is where the workbook pages are. I haven't gotten through it all the way. The first parts are really boring to me. I want to treat my depression, but learning the stuff is a lot. The author is knowledgeable, but if you are in a real funk, a therapist is a better idea.I ended up taking a course on happiness online, which is more helpful to me. I will come back to this book when I am done with the class.I am dealing with my depression by journaling about things that I am grateful for, and events that I am looking forward to. This seems to be helping more than anything.If I get into a funk again, I will pick up the book again.

A wonderful resource and better than other workbooks I’ve used! Very helpful!!

Great conversation

Embarking on a journey to find joy has been an incredibly personal and challenging experience for me, and the "Happiness Workbook" has been a true guiding light in this process. As someone dealing with my own struggles and striving to reframe my thoughts, this workbook's CBT-based approach has proven invaluable. The cognitive distortion section was particularly enlightening, providing a profound perspective shift that resonated deeply with my healing journey.What sets this workbook apart is its seamless blend of educational content and practical exercises. While I understand that the initial educational sections might feel a bit dense for some, I found the depth of knowledge provided by the author to be enlightening. Personal growth is a gradual process, and this workbook acknowledges that by offering a balance between educational insights and actionable workbook pages.In the midst of my ongoing struggles with mental health, I appreciate the workbook's thoughtful exercises, especially the gratitude journaling prompts. It aligns with my own journey of finding solace in acknowledging the positive aspects of life, giving me a tangible tool to combat the darkness.While I resonate with the reviewer who suggested seeking professional help, I also recognize that everyone's path to healing is unique. For me, this workbook has become a companion, gently guiding me toward joy and positivity. I'm grateful for the author's wisdom and the thoughtful design of this workbook, making it a meaningful part of my ongoing pursuit of happiness.

The problem that most people have is that they were told certain "facts" as children, "facts" that they never questioned, "facts" that serve as a basis for many, if not most or even all their current ideas and behaviors. "Facts" that influence their thinking about life, even religion. "Facts" that are childish and wrong, that stifle their lives and destroy their happiness."Happiness Workbook: A CBT-Based Guide to Fostering Positivity and Embracing Joy" can help people unlearn these untruths, break habits and behaviors that are unconsciously driven by the untruths, and give people a chance to grow and have happiness. CBT is a system in which people are taught to examine their thinking and behaviors associated and driven by bad thoughts and overcome stifling thinking, depression, anxiety, and sadness. The book is easy to read and its ideas easy to follow.

Well rounded structure, easy to follow, knows their target audience