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Happy Is the New Healthy: 31 Ways to Relax, Let Go, and Enjoy Life NOW!
Our lives have become so busy that we are living in a constant state of go, go, go. What did you do last Thursday? What about two weeks ago Monday? Our days are so consumed with emails, telephone calls, errands, status updates, texts, and tweets that entire days go by without one single moment of joy. And we wonder why we are stressed out, anxiety-ridden, tired, walking zombies.Lifestyle and wellness guru Yeah Dave offers a fresh take on what it means to be well and reminds the reader that happiness leads to health, not health to happiness. This book shares simple, immediate ways to feel celebrate life and feel better. This isn’t about green juices and crazy diet regimens.To get you started, Dave asks the reader to take one minute out of our day—1:11pm for example—to stop and RELAX. Dave's The one who celebrates the small victories and simple pleasures wins the game of life over and over again!
202 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 11, 2014
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February 22, 2022
A synthesis of lots of wellness advice, mostly research-based, that exists elsewhere in better forms if you're really interested. Each chapter was a welcome and upbeat reminder of good practices and ideas we already knew. Episodic and fluffy in overall feel, partly because Romanelli is extremely inconsistent about citing research. Some assertions get proper references, while others are breezily introduced with a hand-wavy phrase like, "science has shown that...", which is a big red flag for the reader of any nonfiction work of any length and ought to be a big no-no for any nonfiction editor.
In sum: Not a keeper; mostly harmless.
In sum: Not a keeper; mostly harmless.
February 20, 2016
Romanelli is very much talking to an American audience. There's an assumption that everyone who's going to read this will be. Just a bug. That's not why I've given this a low star. I got bored. I've decided I will find my own journey to happiness, living in the now etc thank you.
January 21, 2022
There isn't anything insightful in this book but it's an easy read with a suggested action at the end of each chapter. It's about finding small, frequent happy moments (not rare, gigantic happy moments). A good piece of advice is to do yoga. It's not about being able to do the pose. Yoga is especially valuable for people who aren't flexible. By slowly improving flexibility, you'll live a much healthier life. It's about these little moments of happiness.
June 2, 2015
Positive thinking
Yes. It is a book about positive thinking,but it is a little too simplistic. The author's life examples are quite a stretch. He talks about meditation but never gets into it. Skip it and you won't miss a thing!
Yes. It is a book about positive thinking,but it is a little too simplistic. The author's life examples are quite a stretch. He talks about meditation but never gets into it. Skip it and you won't miss a thing!
June 2, 2015
I would love for David Romanelli to be my yoga teacher, or life coach, or maybe that little voice inside my head saying all the right things at the right moments, blocking out what's normally there! This book offered a plethora of wisdom nuggets, inspirational quotes, and uplifting anecdotes and it was definitely an enjoyable read.
However in book form ingested over 2 days, I regret that these 31 maxims will be difficult to incorporate into my daily way of thinking...there's just too much information to process! While the stories he tells try to make a point, I felt too often that they were left off just before the actual point was made. What was the outcome? How did this actually help you or the person you're talking about carry out the lesson from day to day (and therefore how can I?)? Each story would probably be great, told in person, at just the right moment to mean something. But having read it word for word, at this point in time I honestly can't say I remember many of the specifics, and how is that useful?
So therefore, a middle of the road 3 stars. If you do end up reading this, I might suggest using it as a reference rather than a single read. Buy the physical copy (not kindle), mark up the sections that resonate the most with you, and read and re-read it! Maybe even pick one of the 31 per day and just focus on that one thing for a much longer time.
In fact maybe I will take my own advice and the rating will improve in a month or two!
However in book form ingested over 2 days, I regret that these 31 maxims will be difficult to incorporate into my daily way of thinking...there's just too much information to process! While the stories he tells try to make a point, I felt too often that they were left off just before the actual point was made. What was the outcome? How did this actually help you or the person you're talking about carry out the lesson from day to day (and therefore how can I?)? Each story would probably be great, told in person, at just the right moment to mean something. But having read it word for word, at this point in time I honestly can't say I remember many of the specifics, and how is that useful?
So therefore, a middle of the road 3 stars. If you do end up reading this, I might suggest using it as a reference rather than a single read. Buy the physical copy (not kindle), mark up the sections that resonate the most with you, and read and re-read it! Maybe even pick one of the 31 per day and just focus on that one thing for a much longer time.
In fact maybe I will take my own advice and the rating will improve in a month or two!
March 15, 2022
echoes of "just be happy!" from an older relative when explaining you have a mental illness.
January 24, 2015
Happy is not really the new healthy, it's a concept and practice that has been around for thousands of years. The concepts and recommendations in this book are nothing new, most if not all of the concepts (i.e., Do not be afraid, don't worry about tomorrow, be grateful, pray to God) are Biblical principles although the author presents these concepts as something new. What is good in the book is the author puts these ancient ideas into modern practices and situations. I was a bit disappointed that the author never mentions the most influential person to advocate these ideas, Jesus. In fact the author appears to go out of his way not to mention Jesus when he mentions a story about " a "prophet" who heals a blind man. Perhaps I should have expected this from an author who appears to be steeped in new age age concepts.
April 2, 2021
I really enjoyed the last 10 chapters of the book, they were insightful. But some of the stories that were trying to relate to the readers felt like they were only relatable to a minority of people that haven't lived a life with not real hardship or simply the kind of person that goes to his yoga classes that can afford that kind of living.
Don't get me wrong I gave this book 4 stars because I think if you can get over the fact of what I stated before this you can find something good in it.
Don't get me wrong I gave this book 4 stars because I think if you can get over the fact of what I stated before this you can find something good in it.
August 10, 2022
Another entry in the Law of Never Read Self Help Books Based in Eastern Spirituality Viewpoints Written by White Men. Not only are the anecdotes a study in privilege and eye-rolling cringe, he’s co-opting from Eastern Spirituality in the ways I thought we all agreed to stop doing.
An unordered list of issues:
1) complete lack of depth. I get that this might be for people first embarking on a spiritual life but I take issue with the idea that even novices have to lack depth on their journey. You can provide beginner level insight without being glib.
2) wayyyyy too many sports references that we have heard before. There are lineage teachings or at least less privileged vehicles for communicating these ideas.
3) cannot pronounce common Sanskrit words correctly. This is niche but someone who spends 3 pages out of every ten telling you what an innovative yoga teacher he is should be able to CORRECTLY pronounce the deity names or concepts he’s invoking. A good teacher models good behaviors.
4) the yoga references are so superficial it was actually painful to listen to. At one point the author NARRATES A SONG based on Adam Sandlers Hanukkah song that references: rich people who do yoga, hot outfits, hot people, and overall hotness. This vibe is so gross and I thought we were past this.
This book is useless. If I could give it zero stars I would.
An unordered list of issues:
1) complete lack of depth. I get that this might be for people first embarking on a spiritual life but I take issue with the idea that even novices have to lack depth on their journey. You can provide beginner level insight without being glib.
2) wayyyyy too many sports references that we have heard before. There are lineage teachings or at least less privileged vehicles for communicating these ideas.
3) cannot pronounce common Sanskrit words correctly. This is niche but someone who spends 3 pages out of every ten telling you what an innovative yoga teacher he is should be able to CORRECTLY pronounce the deity names or concepts he’s invoking. A good teacher models good behaviors.
4) the yoga references are so superficial it was actually painful to listen to. At one point the author NARRATES A SONG based on Adam Sandlers Hanukkah song that references: rich people who do yoga, hot outfits, hot people, and overall hotness. This vibe is so gross and I thought we were past this.
This book is useless. If I could give it zero stars I would.
August 27, 2021
From telling a woman she looks good for her age with grey hair, to making fun and judging a person who cannot speak proper English, to literally calling a child derrogative names to his face.. the list goes on. He is the most arrogant self help writer I've ever read. If you want to hear a tool mansplain and talk about himself, how great he is, and how superior his way of thinking is.. go on about how meditation and yoga are the solution to everything but never go into depth or explanation on any true examples of doing either one... then this is the book for you. But I highly DO NOT recommend for a novel length lists of reasons!!
August 3, 2018
Este ao contrário dos outros livros, até tem algumas partes memoráveis. Como o aproveitar o presente, antes de dormir não ler nada que não se lesse a uma criança de 4 anos... Alguns parágrafos fizeram-me pensar na vida e na maneira como é gerida por mim. Não é o livro mais brilhante e alguns dos mantras q estão no fim dos capítulos, são facilmente esquecidos, mas não me esqueço do "Aproveite a viagem".
September 22, 2020
The author thinks yoga & meditation are the keys to happiness and simultaneously talks about them like the reader probably doesn't know much about them or any of their benefits, while also telling the reader that "all the cool kids" are doing yoga (and lists a bunch). Anyway, while I enjoy yoga and meditation and appreciate the benefits, this book was not for me.
Also, most of his cheesy mantras at the end of the chapters were cringe-worthy.
Also, most of his cheesy mantras at the end of the chapters were cringe-worthy.
August 23, 2022
i appreciated this book more than i thought i would. there are so many little things in life that we either take for granted or fail to recognize that can help to increase our happiness. this little book is a nice reminder of those things. many are common sense, and many are already being done, but the reminder to take the time and recognize our emotions is an important step in life that we must not forget.
September 18, 2022
I actually listened to the Audible-exclusive audiobook, but that's not an option to choose as an edition here. It's got some good ideas to increase happiness in your life and to listen to as a pick-me-up, but there are also some parts that haven't aged well, having been of-the-moment and the moment is now over. Overall, though, if the description interests you, give it a try. Couldn't we all use a little more happiness in our lives?
March 8, 2023
Happy is the New Healthy is a quick self-help book with a few anecdotal stories and 31 ways to embrace happiness in everyday life.
This book is a quick, easy read. It feels very American focused and for people who are generally very happy already. The main takeaway of this book is to meditate and do yoga without any real explanation of how to meditate. There are some interesting anecdotes (I enjoyed hearing the advice of the 111 year old lady), yet some which fall pretty flat.
This book is a quick, easy read. It feels very American focused and for people who are generally very happy already. The main takeaway of this book is to meditate and do yoga without any real explanation of how to meditate. There are some interesting anecdotes (I enjoyed hearing the advice of the 111 year old lady), yet some which fall pretty flat.
October 10, 2020
I spend a wonderful evening being encouraged by listening to this delightful offering. In the trail of watching my mother slide further into dementia, any scrape of relaxation is helpful. Having these suggestions to fall back on will be helpful along this path....I will not leave her until God takes her home, even if she forgets me as she has so many people that she held dear.
February 21, 2023
This was a very quick read, but I got SO much out of this. I don’t give 5 stars lightly, I felt like it deserved it by the growth I am going to get out of this book. So good, I also loved it because it gave me so much to actually DO, to take action NOW to be happy, healthy, grow and ENJOY life more.
July 25, 2025
Full of useless nonsense, sophomoric platitudes, and outright misinformation. Honestly the premise isn't far off, and a handful of the tips aren't half bad. But there are similar books that do a much better job of conveying useful truths and mindful realities. Skip this one.
December 6, 2017
Quick, happy read. Helpful and inspiring, but not really earth shattering info/advice
April 30, 2018
Awesome!
Awesome book! Definitely, a re-read every other month to keep your eyes wide open. I love when a book gets you to look inside.
Awesome book! Definitely, a re-read every other month to keep your eyes wide open. I love when a book gets you to look inside.
January 20, 2020
Honestly, just a whole bunch of advices and stories of the author. Nothing much to be honest.
April 15, 2020
if u want to live just keep breathing.....but still can go for a dive into this book📚.
August 3, 2020
Really fantastic book to look at how we view happiness
December 11, 2020
“Happy”, my first word and my lifelong default emotion. This book affirmed so many of my own beliefs and habits, while teaching me more about how I can find my flow. I loved it.
October 12, 2021
3.5 Stars
November 27, 2021
Lovely little book full of thoughts and ideas to improve your happiness!
January 6, 2022
Not very helpful or interesting.
February 13, 2022
Listened to via Audible.
Abandoned at 1 hour in.
Rehash of well known happiness builders ... yoga, meditation, gratitude, etc.
Abandoned at 1 hour in.
Rehash of well known happiness builders ... yoga, meditation, gratitude, etc.
July 21, 2022
An easy read! I like how there’s a little meditation and quick tips at the end of each chapter. A cute book, but some of the advice was repetitive.
August 10, 2022
I quite enjoyed it. Many good ideas how to improve your views towards something
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