{"product_id":"think-happy-isbn-9781607749622","title":"Think Happy","description":"\u003cb\u003eStay happy—no matter how much life throws at you!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHappiness expert and Oprah columnist Karen Salmansohn presents a collection of 50 inspirational inner peptalks to boost your confidence, attitude, and mood. These peptalks are different than affirmations because they’re feisty, fun and memorable--and will thereby stick in your brain like a catchy song. You’ll naturally want to keep repeating them, thereby changing your neural pathways so you’re inclined to think positive thoughts, which lead to positive habits, which lead to a positively happy life!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re feeling stressed, need motivation, are dealing with haters, or need to turn your tale of woe into a tale of wow, THINK HAPPY’s instant peptalks and whimsical illustrations will grump-proof your brain so you can move forward with optimism, resilience, and plain ol’ fabulousness.Praise for Karen Salmansohn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSalmansohn reminds us that in life, we are in charge of our own destiny. We have the power to overcome through gratitude, humor and courage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e –Tony Robbins, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Selling Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Karen is an expert on psychological research studies to help you not only recover from the tough times, but also bounce back to an even higher level than your previous bests. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e– Tim Ferriss, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBest Selling Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Karen packs a library’s worth of proven insights into all she does. For anyone mired in the dumps – or who just wants to live more joyfully – Karen’s for you! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e– Gretchen Rubin, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Selling Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Karen’s writing is like Paxil without the side effects.  If you’ve been sucker-punched by life (in other words, if you’re human), Karen gives you empowering, user-friendly tips to deal with it. The very act of reading her writing will make you feel happier. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- A.J. Jacobs, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Selling Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Salmansohn’s writing is bold, playful, insightful – with powerful metaphors that provoke and inspire. Her kinetic images amplify her message and take her books to a new level of literary experience. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e– Deepak Chopra, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Selling Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e If you’re not happy with what you’re getting, maybe you need a whole new plan. Karen Salmansohn offers you one. Start now! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Seth Godin, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Selling Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Karen Salmansohn is a creative force of nature. I love her insights and relentless commitment to helping people live happy and successful lives. Her smart sense of humor and unusual metaphors make changing your life not only do-able but, totally fun. I simply adore her! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Marie Forleo, founder, The B School\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Salmansohn’s got sass and shine! Her work sparks people to wake up, and at the same time, gives the comfort of perennial wisdom — such a divine combo. Sass and shine, in the best packaging! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Danielle LaPorte, best selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fire Starter Sessions\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Desire Map\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Life is full of surprise challenges – and Karen Salmansohn offers informative research from the world of resiliency psychology to help ensure you bounce back from tough times stronger, better, happier! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e– Marci Shimoff, \u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Selling Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Salmansohn’s advice for regaining your footing after a life set back is smart, do-able and even \u003cb\u003efun. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e – Lucy S. Danziger, Editor-in-Chief, \u003ci\u003eSELF\u003c\/i\u003e Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Karen Salmansohn is the high priestess of great attitude! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e– Marshall Goldsmith, \u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Best Selling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Karen Salmansohn will lift your spirits at the same time, focus your path in the truths, challenges and opportunities found in everyday life. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e– Sharon Salzberg, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Karen Salmansohn is a big brain in high heels. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e– Goldie Hawn, actress and founder The Hawn Foundation\u003c\/b\u003eKAREN SALMANSOHN is the best-selling author and book packager of more than 25 books for adults and tweens with more than 1 million copies sold. She has worked as an image consultant, serving clients such as MTV, Nickelodeon, Oxygen Media, and L'Oreal. She has been a featured happiness expert on th\u003ci\u003ee Today\u003c\/i\u003e show, \u003ci\u003eThe View\u003c\/i\u003e, CNN,\u003ci\u003eFox News, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Real Time with Bill Maher\u003c\/i\u003e, and has written for \u003ci\u003ePsychology Today, Mind Body Green, Positively Positive\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e. She and her work have been covered by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, Businessweek, Chicago Tribune, L.A. Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Time\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMarie Claire, Fast Company, InStyle, Self, ELLE\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e. She speaks widely on how to increase happiness, creativity, and productivity, most recently in a TEDx talk, \"Fun Is a High Performance Fuel.\"INTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Words are powerful things. It’s actually appropriate to call words “things”—even though you can’t \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003esee \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ewords.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAfter all, words have weight. They can drag you down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWords have height. They can lift you up.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWords have length. They can last a lifetime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have to be wildly watchful of the words we use—knowing that once these words go into our heads, it’s super hard to get ’em out of there! I know that eventually the words I use most often to talk about my life will become either a supportive inner voice or an inner bully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDitto with the words we say to others. Our words have the power to lift people up—or put them down. Our words can inspire confidence—or obliterate it. And so we must choose our words wisely. Over time, the words of all the various cheerleaders and critics we’ve had in our lives become our inner cheerleaders and inner critics. Basically, we gotta watch the words we think, speak, and listen to—because eventually these words create the world we see!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith this in mind, I’m excited for you to start using this book, so you can begin giving yourself the right words, at the right time. I call these motivating words “instant peptalks.” I recommend using them on a daily basis—or an insomniacal 3 a.m. basis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This collection of positive peptalks will quickly become your favorite go-to tool for whenever you need a little extra oomph and support.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe facts: \u003c\/b\u003eA range of neuroscientific studies support how positive affirmations, when consistently repeated, can wind up sinking into the subconscious mind—thereby affecting a person’s sense of self and their behavior.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe advantages of these 50 instant peptalks over regular ol’ affirmations: \u003c\/b\u003eThese peptalks are far catchier and more logically convincing than mere affirmations—making them more liable to linger in your mind. Like a catchy song you can’t stop humming, you will find yourself instinctively playing these peptalks in your head as helpful reminders to keep on moving forward.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen used regularly, these peptalks will change your neural pathways, so you are more inclined to think optimistic thoughts, which lead to positive habits, which lead to a positively happier life!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy mission: \u003c\/b\u003eThis book will become your “inner power tool” for staying strong, confident, and happy—no matter how much you-gotta-be-friggin’-kidding-me life throws at you! A quick flip-through will help you find the right words to say during a challenging time, to yourself or to a loved one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Throughout my life I’ve experienced how the right turn of phrase can be very powerful. When I was a child, my mom used to say: “If you do what you always do, you’ll get what you always get.” Such a simple phrase—yet it has continued to influence me throughout my life. Now as a mom myself, I use this exact peptalk with my son! In fact, all of the peptalks in this book are awesome to use with children. They’ll permanently absorb these uplifting words—then wind up growing up with an inner cheerleader as their inner voice—instead of an inner fearleader.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Muhammad Ali once said: “It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOr as I like to say: “Sometimes you gotta fake positivity till you make positivity.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese mindfully crafted peptalks have served me well to stay strong and full of faith in all that life has to offer. 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