Books like Choosing Happiness by Alexandra Stoddard
In "Choosing Happiness," author Alexandra Stoddard shares a concise, practical guide for finding and forging happiness in the everyday moments of life. Drawing from more than thirty years as a noted thinker and speaker on personal contentment, Stoddard presents creative exercises—such as listing defining words and expanding on them—to develop self‑knowledge and pursue well‑chosen joys. The book affirms that happiness is a deliberate choice and the best principle that unites humanity. By focusing on the passions pursued, the pressures declined, work–play balance, treasured objects, and simple everyday celebrations, readers are encouraged to make happiness a conscious and joyful part of their daily routine.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Personal Growth
Authors: Alexandra Stoddard
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