happiness

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happiness

Balloons for papa

a story of hope and empathy
"Arthur's gloomy father rushes him through the park every morning, through gray and rainy weather. Arthur just wants a bright balloon from the park's vendor, but Papa always says no. One morning, the balloons magically appear at their doorstep, and Arthur figures out the perfect way to bring the sunshine out and Papa's smile back; even if only for a few moments"--Provided by publisher.

The happiness project

or, why I spent a year trying to sing in the morning, clean my closets, fight right, read Aristotle, and generally have more fun
2018
"[The author] chronicles her adventures during the twelve months she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, . . . scientific research, and lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. Among other things, she found that novelty and challenge are powerful sources of happiness; that money can help buy happiness, when spent wisely; that outer order contributes to inner calm; and that the very smallest of changes can make the biggest difference"--OCLC.

Little Grump Truck

2021
Little Dump Truck is the happiest member of the crew until she has a bad day, and then her grumpiness affects everyone.

Happy not perfect

upgrade your mind, challenge your thoughts, and free yourself from anxiety
2021
An entrepreneur and influencer in mental health and mindfulness social media describes how you can create new neural pathways in your brain to upgrade your headspace and leave behind thoughts of failure, patterns of avoidance, and fears of unworthiness.

Flow

the psychology of optimal experience
2008
A summary of research on the positive aspects of human experience including joy, creativity, and life involvement which the author calls "flow.".

How to be perfectly unhappy

2017
"In How To Be Perfectly Unhappy, Inman explores the surprising benefits of forgetting about "happiness," and embracing instead the meaningful activities that keep us busy and interested and fascinated"-- From the publisher.

Elevate

an essential guide to life
A modern world that is bursting with data can often make us feel even more lost as we struggle to find meaning and look for the answers to life's mysteries. Joseph Deitch shares his lifelong pursuit of wisdom and growth in an accessible, practical, down-to-earth gift to his readers. Elevate is a celebration of life and the potential that exists for all of us. It provides both answers and insights as it links awareness and action, East and West, ancient and modern, spiritual and scientific. It offers a formula for turning frustration into fascination and provides a universal framework for what works and why, what to do . . . and why we don't.

Who feels happy, Dear Dragon?

"A boy and his pet dragon enjoy activities that make them feel happy including; making new friends, and getting a new pet kitten. This title includes reading activities and a word list"--Provided by publisher.

My friends make me happy!

2018
"Invites readers to guess, along with Sheep's friends, the mysterious thing that starts with the letter F that makes Sheep happy"--OCLC.

The chalk giraffe

2020
When a little girl cannot satisfy the grumpy giraffe she has drawn on the pavement, he draws her into the picture so she can see for herself what is missing.

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