Publisher's Synopsis
101 Ways to be Happy Whether You Like it or Not! is a first step in moving your life forward in a quest to find, resume, or restore happiness. This book is a compilation of experiences shared and lessons learned as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Human Services professional in providing years of direct services to adults, children, and adolescents who share one commonality...personal discontentment. 101 Ways is an interactive book that both explores the 7 detours that are instrumental in derailing happiness, and provides opportunities for you, the reader, to equalize upsets once your world has been tipped out of balance. As you peruse through this thing called life, temporary strolls through the 7 detours: Anxiety, Fear, Stress, Imbalance, Deficient Ambition, Influence, and Adversity are inevitable, but how you choose to bypass those detours will dictate your ability to achieve and maintain your optimal level of happiness. As the old adage goes, "The darkest hour is just before the dawn." You see, to truly explore the detours that disturb personal happiness, this book will encourage you to dig deep, and look into those mental closets that you may have blocked, locked, and bolted closed for longer than you care to admit. Am I describing you? No? Then perhaps you lived a harmonious and fortunate life prior to a recent trial of adversity that has rocked you to your core. Still not describing you? Is it possible that something, someone, or someplace is holding you hostage, and you are ready to resume control over your life? Whether some or none of those scenarios represent your present situation, your intent to seek happiness is paramount, and will drive you towards the life you envision for yourself. This book represents a small investment with huge returns; it is a private detective of sorts that pursues question marks and unknown territory that may be robbing you of change, growth, and greatness. Whatever your particular circumstance may be, I wrote this book for you, and I hope you enjoy the journey.
