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Book review: Real Happiness by Jonah Paquette

- by Lori A
We all want to be happy. From the days of the constitution to the study of positive psychology in recent years, happiness is important to us as human beings. But, do you know what will make you happy? Real Happiness Proven Paths for Contentment, Peace and Well-Being by Jonah Paquette makes greater happiness achievable for all of us.
Paquette is a clinical psychologist who is an expert in the field of happiness. Though an expert, he takes research from the areas of neuroscience, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness practices making it accessible and easy to read.  
He takes a comprehensive look at this information and alongside facts gives practical exercises to apply to real life. Paquette first looks at what happiness is and what blocks us from happiness. He then explains 7 happiness boosting principles: Gratitude, Kindness and Altruism, Mindfulness, Forgiveness, Self-compassion, Optimism and Connection.
Even if you live a busy life, the exercises like keeping a gratitude journal or performing acts of kindness and joting down how they make you feel, are simple and quick enough to add to your day and have an impact. Some principles may resonate more with you than others, so I recommend reading the book through and then going back and trying the exercises based on which area or areas would help you most.
‘Real Happiness’ is worth the read and the proven methods of creating lasting happiness are certainly worth putting into practice to bring more real smiles to your face and real happiness to your life.
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Lori A

Lori is a Staff Writer with a passion for all things New York. Lori's focus is on restaurant reviews, New York City events, and travel. With a degree in culinary arts and a love for trying new food and experiences, she's the perfect person to review the best restaurants and events in the city. Lori has a keen eye for detail and loves to discover hidden gems in the city that never sleeps. She's particularly passionate about New York events and loves to keep her finger on the pulse of the city's exciting happenings. In addition to her work as a writer, Lori is also an avid traveler and loves to explore new destinations and cultures. She uses her writing skills and love of travel to bring her readers along on her journeys and provide valuable insights into the best places to go and things to do in New York and beyond.

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