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7 1/2 Habits To Help You Become More Humorous, Happier & Healthier
"7 1/2 Habits To Help You Become More Humorous, Happier & Healthier" is an easy and fun book to read. The practical applications on how to improve your sense of humor make this a 'keeper.' This book reveals the mysteries to improving your sense of humor to be happier, healthier, have better relationships and make you a more humorous person. This funny, uplifting and endearing book will teach you the secrets of using humor to decrease stress, cope with adversity and enhance the good times. It tells the story of one man's rise from the depths of illness and chronic pain to the heights of success attributable to his daily humor habits. He explains his discovery of how the simple use of HUMOR can transform your life and the world you live in.
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145 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2018
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April 4, 2019
“People that think I’m strange don’t realize I’m just being funny and people that think I’m being funny don’t realize I’m strange.”
As someone who has been called a “smart” ahhh … we’ll go with “smart aleck” more than a time or two, I understood and agreed with where this book was coming from fairly easily. To me, that quote above gets to the heart of it. If you use humor as a means of coping with life, as Jacobson suggests in this book, you’ll be perceived by others as funny or strange, and both perceptions will have validity. But the key is, you’ll be coping in a much healthier way than many others do.
As with any humor (which permeates this book, in spite of also being quite serious) you’ll find some jokes that work for you and some that don’t as well. Personally, the never-ending front matter before the book’s core content started, while obviously intended to be humorous, almost had me abandoning the book before I was even started. I’m glad I persevered. But most of the humor worked for me and helped drive home the lesson or points he was making. He’s not only telling you how humor can be used in life to help cope with difficulties to be healthier and happier, but demonstrating ways to use humor in a positive manner. Although I was a believer in the overall point before reading this book, that belief is now solidified even more.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **
As someone who has been called a “smart” ahhh … we’ll go with “smart aleck” more than a time or two, I understood and agreed with where this book was coming from fairly easily. To me, that quote above gets to the heart of it. If you use humor as a means of coping with life, as Jacobson suggests in this book, you’ll be perceived by others as funny or strange, and both perceptions will have validity. But the key is, you’ll be coping in a much healthier way than many others do.
As with any humor (which permeates this book, in spite of also being quite serious) you’ll find some jokes that work for you and some that don’t as well. Personally, the never-ending front matter before the book’s core content started, while obviously intended to be humorous, almost had me abandoning the book before I was even started. I’m glad I persevered. But most of the humor worked for me and helped drive home the lesson or points he was making. He’s not only telling you how humor can be used in life to help cope with difficulties to be healthier and happier, but demonstrating ways to use humor in a positive manner. Although I was a believer in the overall point before reading this book, that belief is now solidified even more.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **
March 6, 2020
Finding humor in our everyday lives has many benefits. Laughter can help to relieve stress, boost the immune system, increase blood flow, and much more. Having a good sense of humor can help you become more popular and communicate more effectively. This 147-page book by David Jacobson is a fun read that explains how and why you should develop your sense of humor. It has jokes, tips, and real-life scenarios that will help you understand how to look at situations from a different perspective.
At an early age, the author had severe health problems that sent him on a downward spiral. But he realized that he had control of how he looked at things and how it affected him. Being around people with a good sense of humor has always been important to me. I was delighted with the author's insight on the topic, and I recommend this book to everyone interested in cultivating a happier life.
At an early age, the author had severe health problems that sent him on a downward spiral. But he realized that he had control of how he looked at things and how it affected him. Being around people with a good sense of humor has always been important to me. I was delighted with the author's insight on the topic, and I recommend this book to everyone interested in cultivating a happier life.
August 3, 2024
Had a good laugh!
One of the most amazing ways to write a book, makes it useful and fun at the same time. Loved every little bit of it, couldn't put it down and was searching for more when it finished.
One of the most amazing ways to write a book, makes it useful and fun at the same time. Loved every little bit of it, couldn't put it down and was searching for more when it finished.
March 31, 2019
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: 7 1/2 Habits to Help You become More Humorous, Happier & Healthier
Author: David Jacobson
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 8/10
Writing Style: 6/10
Content: 6/10
Cover: 6/10
Of the 15 readers:
8 would read another book by this author.
6 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
18 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
11 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘subject knowledge’.
4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
11 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
11 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘A lovely little book in many ways. Reminds us keep humour in our life even when faced with adversity.’ Male reader, aged 32
‘It’ll make you laugh. I did.’ Male reader, aged 29
‘Fun book. The story of the author and what he faced – and how he used humour to face it – is inspiring. It’s not overly long and I think the title is sort of misleading. I doubt this book will help you to be funny. The cover needs changing. It’s horrible. Oddly, there’s an older edition of this book on Amazon that was attacked by reviewers for poor editing. Even odder, the cover on that edition is much better than on the newer edition.’ Female reader, aged 54
‘Simple read. There’s nothing here that I thought WOW! It’s sort of common sense, e.g. Make humor a priority in your life. Yes, absolutely. But it’s still important to put this in writing. People can easily forget as they deal with the stress of life. Had a rough day? Thinking about work all the time? Dealing with an illness? A book like this might just help you to get through the day.’ Male reader, aged 49
To Sum It Up:
‘Facing a battle in life? This little book might just help you to face it – with a smile.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: 7 1/2 Habits to Help You become More Humorous, Happier & Healthier
Author: David Jacobson
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 8/10
Writing Style: 6/10
Content: 6/10
Cover: 6/10
Of the 15 readers:
8 would read another book by this author.
6 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
18 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
11 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘subject knowledge’.
4 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
11 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
11 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘A lovely little book in many ways. Reminds us keep humour in our life even when faced with adversity.’ Male reader, aged 32
‘It’ll make you laugh. I did.’ Male reader, aged 29
‘Fun book. The story of the author and what he faced – and how he used humour to face it – is inspiring. It’s not overly long and I think the title is sort of misleading. I doubt this book will help you to be funny. The cover needs changing. It’s horrible. Oddly, there’s an older edition of this book on Amazon that was attacked by reviewers for poor editing. Even odder, the cover on that edition is much better than on the newer edition.’ Female reader, aged 54
‘Simple read. There’s nothing here that I thought WOW! It’s sort of common sense, e.g. Make humor a priority in your life. Yes, absolutely. But it’s still important to put this in writing. People can easily forget as they deal with the stress of life. Had a rough day? Thinking about work all the time? Dealing with an illness? A book like this might just help you to get through the day.’ Male reader, aged 49
To Sum It Up:
‘Facing a battle in life? This little book might just help you to face it – with a smile.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
April 13, 2020
David Jacobson gives several reasons why you should look for humor around you, as well as sharing his own mishaps to make this a fun read. 7 1/2 Habits to Help You Become More Humorous, Happier, and Healthier is one of those books you read a little from and then have to share it with someone. The author makes you want to make a difference in other peoples' lives by lifting burdens and being an encouragement. I love that he shares the correct way to joke without being offensive and what to do if others joke in a rude or crude way.
7 1/2 Habits to Help You Become More Humorous, Happier, and Healthier is a book that allows you to read a few pages, but you will be anxious to return to. David Jacobson has a difficult job that involves trauma, but he hunts for those moments that will brighten his day and the gloom that shadows his occupation. If he can laugh and have joy, you can too. This book would also make a wonderful gift to those whom need some cheering.
7 1/2 Habits to Help You Become More Humorous, Happier, and Healthier is a book that allows you to read a few pages, but you will be anxious to return to. David Jacobson has a difficult job that involves trauma, but he hunts for those moments that will brighten his day and the gloom that shadows his occupation. If he can laugh and have joy, you can too. This book would also make a wonderful gift to those whom need some cheering.
April 2, 2020
A fun look at laughter and it’s value
Do you enjoy humor and having a good laugh? If so this is a good book for you to check out. This book discusses the normal life problems and how looking at them through a different lens, a humorous one, can change you entire outlook on these issues. Looking at any situation you control how you react and what you do. The use of humor is a great method of relieving stress and dealing with the situation. The author has put together a lot of examples and fun facts that will help you to develop and expand your own sense of humor and apply that to the everyday situations that we all have to deal with. If you enjoy humor, this is a great book for you to check out. Take a laugh break and give this one a shot.
Do you enjoy humor and having a good laugh? If so this is a good book for you to check out. This book discusses the normal life problems and how looking at them through a different lens, a humorous one, can change you entire outlook on these issues. Looking at any situation you control how you react and what you do. The use of humor is a great method of relieving stress and dealing with the situation. The author has put together a lot of examples and fun facts that will help you to develop and expand your own sense of humor and apply that to the everyday situations that we all have to deal with. If you enjoy humor, this is a great book for you to check out. Take a laugh break and give this one a shot.
August 26, 2020
Grateful MS gal
Why would I ,diagnosed years ago with a hideous autoimmune disease, find this book so much more helpful than any
neurological journal? Because this great author highly recommends LAUGHTER, his drug of choice!
This book is very funny and quite educational for parents, teenagers, retired grandparents and even the do-nothings
Here's your book! Newly Vacuumed, .
Naomi B.
Why would I ,diagnosed years ago with a hideous autoimmune disease, find this book so much more helpful than any
neurological journal? Because this great author highly recommends LAUGHTER, his drug of choice!
This book is very funny and quite educational for parents, teenagers, retired grandparents and even the do-nothings
Here's your book! Newly Vacuumed, .
Naomi B.
May 3, 2020
A wonderful, light, easy to read reminder of how important it is to inject more humor in our daily lives. This may seem to be a difficult task in tough times, but this book really helps you see simple little ways that humor can improve your life and the lives of people around you. I’m very glad I read it.
June 17, 2020
Enjoyable and informative
Rarely do I give five stars, this book made me smile a lot. I have never read such an entertaining self help book, so entertaining I’m sure I’ll reread it. The information was very helpful, as well.
Rarely do I give five stars, this book made me smile a lot. I have never read such an entertaining self help book, so entertaining I’m sure I’ll reread it. The information was very helpful, as well.
January 21, 2024
Laugh Out Loud
A fun & inspirational read that makes you laugh out loud. Author is very engaging & connects with the readers to live a happy life
A fun & inspirational read that makes you laugh out loud. Author is very engaging & connects with the readers to live a happy life
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February 26, 2019Okay, I wrote this so I can't give it a star rating. First thing to know was this was uploaded as a draft before the cover was finished. It now has a finished cover. The second thing to know is that I think it's worth a read.
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February 22, 2020The cover shown is not the correct over, it has been updated.
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