The Laughing Guide to Change: Using Humor and Science to Master Your Behaviors, Emotions, and Thoughts

Prilleltensky, Ora/ Prilleltensky, Isaac

ISBN 10: 1475825765 / ISBN 13: 9781475825763

Published by Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc, 2019

About this Item

85 pages. 10.25x7.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Laughing Guide to Change: Using Humor and Science to Master Your Behaviors, Emotions, and Thoughts
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1475825765
• ISBN 13: 9781475825763
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.41 kilograms

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Synopsis

The motto of this book is smarter through laughter. The Laughing Guide to Change combines humor and science to make you happier and healthier. To improve your well-being you need to master your behaviors, emotions and thoughts. These are important drivers of change that can be learned and practiced every day. To reinforce the learning, the scientific part of each chapter is followed by funny stories. In the Behaviors chapter you will learn how to set a goal and create positive habits. In the Emotions chapter you will study the secrets of cultivating positive emotions and managing negative emotions. After reading the Thoughts chapter you will be able to master the art of challenging negative assumptions and writing a new story about yourself. The Laughing Guide to Change is a user friendly manual for tackling different aspects of well-being, from psychological to interpersonal to physical well-being. If you are interested in improving your personal, family, or occupational life, this book is for you. The book will motivate you to take action through a series of achievable steps. The humor will keep you entertained, while the science will keep you engaged.

About the Author

ISAAC PRILLELTENSKY is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Wellness Promotion Unit at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia.