Review: A mini-course on being better
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 13, 2012
How can we refuse 52 simple ideas that show us how to be happy? From keeping a journal for both, venting and recording happy moments, to deep breathing, to random acts of kindness and the list goes on to give us all sorts of simple but effective and very do-able projects.As a former professional organizer I particularly liked her sections on decluttering, creating a motivation board, and saying no. Not only is Ms. Brisbane guiding us with her 52 ideas but there is a good emphasis on taking care of oneself. Without respecting and loving ourselves, we have little to contribute to others. The self-care group includes pampering yourself with a massage, focusing on what you want, venting, getting physical, appreciating yourself, learning something new, finding your passion, and more.Each section is short and stocked with ideas so if you only have a few minutes you can still learn something or be motivated to focus and your well-being and happiness. Why do we do anything if the end result is not to bring some happiness?The book clearly reminds us to live, love, and live for today and if by chance you feel a little lazy  she has a chapter on shaking things up; nothing drastic but enough to charge your batteries. Buy the book today and make your tomorrows more intent on happiness.