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001 2009001412
003 DLC
005 20100528121242.0
008 090202s2009 nyua b 000 0 eng
010 $a 2009001412
020 $a9780061583254
020 $a0061583251
035 $a(OCoLC)ocn301705276
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050 00 $aBF575.H27$bR83 2009
082 00 $a158$222
100 1 $aRubin, Gretchen Craft.
245 14 $aThe happiness project :$bor why I spent a year trying to sing in the morning, clean my closets, fight right, read Aristotle, and generally have more fun /$cGretchen Rubin.
250 $a1st ed.
260 $aNew York, NY :$bHarper,$cc2009.
300 $axiv, 301 p. :$bill. ;$c24 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references.
520 $aA thoughtful and prescriptive work on happiness filled with practical advice, sharp insight, charm, and humor.
520 $aOn the outside, Gretchen Rubin had it all--a good marriage, healthy children and a successful career--but something was missing. Determined to end that nagging feeling, she set out on a year-long quest to learn how to better enjoy the life she already had. Each month, Gretchen pursued a different set of resolutions--go to sleep earlier, tackle a nagging task, bring people together, take time to be silly. She read everything from classical philosophy to cutting-edge scientific studies, from Winston Churchill to Oprah, developing her own definition of happiness and a plan for how to achieve it. She kept track of which resolutions worked and which didn't, sharing her stories and collecting those of others. Bit by bit, she began to appreciate and amplify the happiness in her life. With a wicked sense of humour and sharp insight, Gretchen's story will inspire readers to embrace the pleasure in their lives.--From publisher description.
505 0 $aJanuary, Vitality: boost energy -- February, Marriage: remember love -- March, Work: aim higher -- April, Parenthood: lighten up -- May, Leisure: be serious about play -- June, Friendship: make time for friends -- July, Money: buy some happiness -- August, Eternity: contemplate the heavens -- September, Books: pursue a passion -- October, Mindfulness: pay attention -- November, Attitude: keep a contented heart -- December, Happiness: boot camp perfect -- Your happiness project -- Further reading.
650 0 $aHappiness.
650 0 $aSelf-actualization (Psychology)
856 42 $3Contributor biographical information$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0916/2009001412-b.html
856 42 $3Publisher description$uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0916/2009001412-d.html