Review: Don't worry, be happy!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 29, 2012
`How to be Happy' is a positive thinker's guide to thinking like a happy person.  It is designed to perk you up and remind you of reasons to be happy, including the fact that happy people are generally more successful than unhappy ones.  Happiness is elusive and sometimes we all need a reminder of what we have to be happy for.  This book is short, but to the point, and encourages readers to think positively and keep a happy attitude in order to be successful at work or in their life in general.Williams has a style that is friendly and engaging, and he offers advice without being too pushy.  He offers tips and resolutions for those looking to be more positive in their day to day activities and interactions.  There are some general tips in the book as well as some more specific ones relating to careers and love life.  He also breaks down his advice into categories relating to relationships and happiness with yourself, or self-confidence.The title seems a little flippant to me, but I realize that unless you are suffering from clinical depression or severe grief the average person can indeed just `cheer up' by changing the way they behave and view things in their lives.  As a former depression sufferer, I find this little guide helpful as a neat little reminder of all the things that I have to be happy about, including the fact that I battled and won against my depression.  No, it is not a cure for a serious emotional illness, but the book is a helpful tool for those who want to learn to practice positive thinking, and a good step in the right direction.This book offers some everyday inspirations that can help anyone develop a positive frame of mind and find the happiness we all deserve.  Just reading a book won't make you happy, but if you put the tips into practice and use the advice given to change your mindset, happiness will find you.  It's not a secret that some people are happier than others, even when facing serious struggles or challenges.  The reason that these people maintain happiness is down to the way that they perceive things.  They have learned to appreciate life in a way that some others don't, and they find it easier to be happy even when times are tough.If you are looking for some friendly advice on how to improve your life through positive thinking and develop your happiness, check out this useful little book.  It will probably be something that you refer back to time and again to reaffirm your own positive perceptions, and you will be happy that you bought it!