In 1996 she became a coauthor to the motivational book series, chicken soup for. Marci shimoff came up with the idea for chicken soup for the womans soul and in this book she weaves together some of the best ideas from the positive psychology movement with chicken soup for the soullike stories from what she calls the happy 100, ranging from peeps like elizabeth gilbert who wrote eat pray love to michael bernard. Based on scientific research and the experiences of truly happy people, happy for no reason shows you stepbystep how to raise your happiness set point. Included in this happy for no reason workbook are the. We have to make a constant effort to make happiness a priority in our lives by being consciously aware of and raising our happiness set point. Like your weight set point, which keeps the scale hovering around the same number, your happiness set point will remain the same unless you make a concerted effort to change it. Studies show that each of us has a happiness set point.
Inner happiness, she says, is within reach for anyone who can turn down the volume on their hectic lives and learn the 21 happiness habits that shimoff has cultivated from 100 interviews with deeply happy people including actress goldie hawn and author elizabeth gilbert. Like your weight setpoint, which keeps the scale hovering around the same number, your happiness setpoint will remain the same unless you make a concerted effort to change it. Out of all the research that i did on happiness for this book, i think the idea of the happiness set point was the most powerful discovery. Its backed by scientific research, and its instantly applicable, thanks to marcis practical, specific guidance. Marci shimoff, who made her reputation with chicken soup for a womans soul and other books in that series, helps you build your happiness home on the foundation of positive psychology.
She is the coauthor of six of the topselling titles in the chicken soup for the soul series. Incorporating surprising findings in positive psychology, powerful tools and techniques, and moving reallife stories, this lifechanging 7step program will raise your happiness setpoint. Happy for no reason certified trainer program together. Shimoff presented a simple but poignant message to her audience. This book presents a definitive, broadbased approach to becoming truly happy that combines great spiritual depth, topnotch research, and psychological practicality. Happy for no reason questionnaire happiness quotes from happy for no reason 21 happiness habit exercises the happy for no reason questionnaire will help you to determine your current happiness.
Approximately 50% of our happiness set point is genetic and the other 50% is learned. Incorporating the latest findings in positive psychology, powerful tools and techniques, and moving reallife stories, this lifechanging 7step program will raise your happiness set point. The set point for happiness is psychological term that describes our general level of happiness. In 1996 she became a coauthor to the motivational book series, chicken soup for the soul before going on to write her own. Marci shimoff is a new york times bestselling author one of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time, a speaker, a transformational leader, and one of the leading experts on happiness, success, and unconditional love in the us.
In fact, when you are happy for no reason, you can have any emotionincluding sadness, fear, anger. Chicken soup for the soul as mentioned above in the marci shimoff bio, she is the womens face of the bestselling chicken soup for the soup series, and has written 7 books in the. Incorporating the latest findings in positive psychology, powerful tools and techniques, and moving reallife stories, this lifechanging 7step program will raise your happiness setpoint. Her six bestselling titles in the series, including chicken soup for the womans soul and chicken soup for the mothers soul, have met with stunning success, selling more than million copies worldwide in 33 languages and have been on. As an educator, im most impressed at how marci presents a complex topic in an easytoread and easytoshare book.
What if you could experience happiness from the inside out no matter whats going on in your life. A fulfilling career, a big bank account, or the perfect mate. Happy for no reason book by marci shimoff, carol kline. In her bestselling book she shows you how to be happy from the inside outno matter where you start, no matter whats going on. Marci shimoff combines the best in cuttingedge scientific research into happiness with interviews with over 100 genuinely happy people, and lays out a powerful, holistic, sevenstep formula for raising our happiness set point. Marci shimoff s pursuit of happiness has been a long and prosperous one. Although certain events in life from a shopping spree to a wedding can bring temporary happiness. In addition to authoring the worldwide bestseller happy for no reason, she is the coauthor of six of the topselling titles in the chicken soup for the soul series and a featured teacher in the international movie and book sensation the secret. There was a famous study conducted that tracked people whod won the lottery what many people think of as the ticket to the magic kingdom of joy. Marci shimoff motivational speaker executive speakers. Marci shimoff is a celebrated transformational leader and a new york times bestselling author. Learn what is and how you can change your happiness set point, how you can build your inner house for happiness and see your happiness go through the roof.
Marci shimoff motivational speaker executive speakers bureau. Marci s books include the runaway bestsellers, happy for no reason, love for no reason, and. She is the author of the runaway bestsellers love for no reason and happy for no reason, which offer revolutionary approaches to experiencing deep and lasting love and happiness. Love for no reason, happy for no reason, and 6 titles in the phenomenallysuccessful chicken soup for the womans soul. We all have a basic happiness set point and its really the key to our happiness level. Happy for no reason outlines a 7step process for achieving lasting happiness. Change your happiness set point marci shimoff s2ep2. Apr 07, 2008 marci shimoff combines the best in cuttingedge scientific research into happiness with interviews with over 100 genuinely happy people, and lays out a powerful, holistic, sevenstep formula for raising our happiness set point. With happy for no reason, marci shimoff has hit a home run. How to nurture your inner home of happiness w marci shimoff. Marci shimoff is the womans face of the biggest selfhelp book phenomenon in history, chicken soup for the soul.
She tells you how to abide by seven happiness laws and establish 21 happiness habits to raise your level of joy. Most books on happiness tell you to find the things that make you happy and do more of them. I found myself smiling a lot while i was reading this book. Her books include the international bestsellers happy for no reason and love for no reason. Marci shimoff, motivational speaker, author, ca speak. Marci explains what the happiness set point is and why its so important to learn more about it. Transformational expert marci shimoff puts forth her theory that people can be happy for no reason.
According to the world health organization, the year 2020 will see depression become second only to heart disease in terms of the global burden of illness. President and cofounder of the esteem group, shimoff delivers keynote addresses and seminars to. The author of happy for no reason marci shimoff made her prestige with the book chicken soup for a womans soul and some other books at the time, which will unquestionably help you to find happiness somewhere inside you. Marci shimoff keynote speakers bureau and speaking fee. Feb 14, 2018 marci shimoff s pursuit of happiness has been a long and prosperous one. Im certain that if you follow the practices in her dazzling new book, you too will manifest a lifetime of happiness. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read happy for no reason.
Happy for no reason questionnaire happiness quotes from happy for no reason 21 happiness habit exercises the happy for no reason questionnaire will help you to determine your current happiness level. Be happy, wealthy, and well learn the secret to getting what you want. Her bestseller happy for no reason written in 2008 has more than 14 million sold copies on a global scale. She is the author of the runaway bestsellers love for no reason and happy for no reason, which offer revolutionary approaches to experiencing deep and lasting love and. We raise our happiness set point by creating happiness neuropathways in the brain. Its backed by scientific research, and its instantly applicable, thanks to marci s practical, specific guidance. Jul 09, 2014 a breakthrough approach to happiness what would it take to make you happy. There are four different parts of your life to nurture to boost your inner home.
Among other subjects, the book explores success stories, how you can raise your happiness set point, and practical strategies for a richer inner life. Welcome to your complimentary happy for no reason workbook. When you follow the practices in happy for no reason youll increase your capacity to experience greater happiness for yourself, for others, and for life. Marci shimoff came up with the idea for chicken soup for the womans soul and in this book she weaves together some of the best ideas from the positive psychology movement with chicken soup for the soullike stories from what she calls the happy 100, ranging from peeps. Marci shimoff, author of happy for no reason suggests, the next time youre faced with a challenging situation that gives rise to negative thoughts and bad feelings, find an equally true thought about the situation that makes you feel better and lean into it. The book literally builds you a blueprint of happiness with each part of the house representing a different part of your life. It doesnt mean grinning like a fool 247 or experiencing a superficial high. Marci shimoff love for no reason this interview first aired on january 30th, 2012 in vancouver on 101. Marci briefly describes what the inner home of happiness is and how its built. In the fre e happy for no reason workbook youll find material that will help support your growth and help you raise your happiness set point. Hfnr book bonuses offer acclaimed happiness expert reveals a revolutionary approach to lasting happiness transformational leader and featured teacher in the secret, marci shimoff is an undisputed authority on success, happiness, and the law of attraction. Marci shimoff came up with the idea for chicken soup for the womans soul and in this book she weaves together some of the best ideas from the positive psychology movement with chicken soup for the soullike stories from what she calls the happy 100, ranging from peeps like elizabeth gilbert who wrote eat pray love to michael bernard beckwith founder of agape spiritual center and star of the.
With book sales of more than 14 million copies worldwide in 31 languages, marci shimoff is one of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time. Marci shimoff on happiness happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. Each of us has a different set pointsome have a high set point, meaning we are mostly happy. According to many, she is among the best female nonfiction writers ever. President and cofounder of the esteem group, marci. Bestselling author marci shimoff who also wrote six books in the chicken soup for the soul series explores this possibility in her new book, love for no reasonand its not just a feelgood idea.
If i had to pick a book in the past decade that changed my life the most, it would marci shimoff and carol klines happy for no reason. Among other subjects, the book explores success stories, how you can raise your happiness setpoint, and practical strategies for a richer inner life. Researchers have found that no matter what happens to you in life, you tend to return to a fixed range of happiness, shimoff writes. Change your happiness set point marci shimoff s2ep2 youtube. Transformational leader and featured teacher in the secret, marci shimoff is an undisputed authority on success, happiness, and the law of attraction. From the bestselling coauthor of chicken soup for the womans soul and a leading contributor to the secret, comes a fresh, new, practical program for finding and. In the same way, youd crank up the thermostat to get comfortable on a chilly day, you can actually reprogram your happiness set point to a higher level of peace and. Sep 21, 2017 marci shimoff was born in 1958 in the u. Happy for no reason isnt elation, euphoria, mood spikes or peak experiences that dont last. The search for happiness now starts and ends inside us as we raise our happiness set point using her insightful guidance.
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