365 Health and Happiness Boosters

by M.J. Ryan

This popular book, now back in stock with a new cover design, rests on the assumption that you can be happier, no matter who you are or what your challenges.

Happiness begets happiness. When a person is happy, the feeling ripples out to others nearby. Research has shown that happiness also leads to better health. One-third of the population knows the secret to happiness - that it's an inside job, not contingent on possessions, status, or even life circumstances. Fortunately, the other two-thirds can learn to cultivate contentment.

This book offers 365 concrete ways to experience more happiness. Many have to do with changing one's outlook and learning to lift one's spirit in the moment; others address everything from eating habits and interactions with others to sleeping patterns and taking nutritional supplements. Some of the tasks are lighthearted, others quite serious. They all will have a positive effect on mind, body, and spirit.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Psychology

384 pages, Paperback

First published February 29, 2000

About the author

MJ Ryan is one of the creators of the New York Times bestselling Random Acts of Kindness series and the author of The Happiness Makeover (nominated for the 2005 Books for Better Living award in the Motivational category), Attitudes of Gratitude, The Power of Patience, Trusting Yourself, The Giving Heart, and 365 Health and Happiness Boosters, among other titles. Altogether, there are 1.75 million copies of her titles in print.

Reviews

[{erika} · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are some truly good gems in here: things for further reflection or great insight. It was by no means most of the book. Unlike my experience with other Ryan books, this was was more dated and religious than usual and contained too many supplement and dietary recommendations. The beneficial parts were maybe 25% and that is what I'm choosing to focus on. Not worth a buy. Especially hard to follow after I just finished Eff this Meditation which was suprising remarkable.

[Cheryl Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful little book!

I have read this book daily over the past year and plan to “rewind” and read it again in 2019. There is a variety of topics, all related to helping folks be mindful and intentional about finding their own version of health, peace, and connections with others.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm searching for a 365-day book of inspirations for my journal thoughts.

This is interesting, but it's just the author's thoughts.

I'm still looking for 365-day quotations/inspirations from a bigger group of writers.

[Cecilia Chiolero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved every page.

I will start it over again. Great everyday thoughts. I was looking forward to my daily appointment with this book.

[Joey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would rate it 3.5. It is a typical self-help book to get out of depression. Many of the advices are useful I am sure. However perhpas because of I not being in depression mode, I do not endorse all the messages.

[Emily Mellow · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book would make a good calendar with tear out pages. I'm having trouble getting into it, but it does have some neat ideas. So: good ideas, but bad format for actually reading.