Rebecca Ray

In Be Happy!, Dr Rebecca Ray introduces us to 35 different strategies for cultivating happiness. Over the course of the book, she is careful to stress that 'happiness’ is a transient emotion, and what we are really seeking is improved quality of well-being. The techniques are broken into 4 sections- choosing, cultivating, practising, and making space for.

Choosing gives tips on turning your focus to important virtues. Topics include: laughter, gratitude, courage and self-love, Cultivating turns that focus to different areas of our lives. Topics include: rest and sleep, a calm environment, and your values. Practising is mostly about learning to be mindful and open in our lives. Topics include: creativity, forward momentum, and setting boundaries. The final area- Making Space For gives tips and tricks to improve quality of life. Topics include: imperfection, holding onto pain, and forgiveness.

Many of these strategies I was already aware of, but not all. Even so, the way Dr Ray has arranged everything, so neatly laid out, it was a pleasure to read. These tips and tricks are easy and accessible. Reading it prompted my to restart gratitude journal, and turn it into a meme/ tag for my blog. Highly recommended for any looking to better themselves, and improve their coping skills.

***Many thanks to Netgalley and Quarto Publications for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.… (mehr)