The Happiness Diary

Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
ISBN: 1592338585
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
The Happiness Diary offers practical advice and exercises for cultivating a happiness practice from the author of the million-copy bestseller 14,000 Things to Be Happy About, Barbara Ann Kipfer. Through stories, lists, thought-provoking questions, and whimsical illustrations, you will learn tangible ways to capture and record happy moments based on your own style. Happiness is an age-old need. Yet, modern life—with its attendant pressures and disconnection—is making it more elusive. However, new science is showing that happiness is a skill set that can be taught and cultivated. With The Happiness Diary, learn how to cultivate your own happiness practice via reflective and journal exercises. Featuring beautiful illustrations, this inspiring book presents journal prompts, reflective exercises, and inspirations that encourage reflection on what makes you truly happy. You’ll start by defining your own version of happiness, then explore different methods for starting on your happiness path. The exercises are divided by theme, including: Focus on the Present Moment Secrets to Mindfulness Capturing the Little Things Changing Your Brain Sharing Happiness By doing the exercises, you’ll get a personalized plan for cultivating mindfulness, living each day in the present moment, and finding joy in life’s everyday events.

8,789 Words of Wisdom

Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 076111730X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 625

Book Description
8,789 Words Of Wisdom is brimming with great advice, maxims, sayings and saws, proverbs, precepts and truths-8,789 of them, to be exact. Turn to any spot in the book and there is the secret to living a happier, healthier, saner, more productive life. Learn to unlearn. Appreciate the questions as much as the answers. Stretch beyond what is comfortable. There are folksy expressions polished smooth over time: If you think you can, you can. Experience is the best teacher. Quotes: Those who know don't speak, those who speak don't know (Lao-tzu). Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there (Will Rogers). Unexpected turns: Listen with your eyes. Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment. Taken together it's the ultimate source of self-improvement.

1,001 Ways to Live Wild

Author: Barbara Kipfer
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426216661
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
"Bestselling author Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer pours her creativity into an irresistible book of bite-size lists of motivation for leading an adventurous, happy, and fulfilling life. Filled with light-hearted quick hits of inspiration to stir anyone looking for a jolt of "get out there and live" in their lives. Short entries--musings, things to do, and inspirational quotes--are paired with whimsical, colorful spot art. Presented as one continuous list, and broken up by occasional top ten lists and quotes, the text touches on many and varied themes such as: following your passions, staying curious, appreciating nature, traveling, trying new things, and living life with courage. Sprinkled throughout are service-oriented top ten lists, such as: 10 Places to Travel That Will Change your Life, 10 Spiciest Foods on the Planet, 10 Plants You Can Eat in the Forest, 10 Animals to See in Person before You Die, and more"--

1,001 Ways to Slow Down

Author: Barbara Kipfer
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 142621779X
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
This irresistible list book from National Geographic provides lighthearted quick hits of inspiration for those of us who feel overwhelmed--which is to say, all of us. Musings, activity suggestions, and illuminating quotes are paired with whimsical art on themes such as living in the moment, achieving balance, relieving stress, developing patience, and appreciating the world around us. "Slow living" sidebars, such as "Foods to Cook Slowly" and "Things to Do the Old-Fashioned Way," are interspersed throughout the book.

1001 Ways to Live in the Moment

Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844838264
Category : Self-actualization (Psychology)
Languages : en
Pages : 384

Book Description

Color Your Happy Home

Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher: Harlequin Adult Colouring Books
ISBN: 9780373135486
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Find your way to happiness by coloring in and experiencing these charming scenes of domestic bliss New York Times bestselling author of 14,000 Things to Be Happy About Barbara Ann Kipfer and illustrator Durell Godfrey take the coloring experience to a new level by pairing inspiring phrases evoking happiness with beautiful line drawings. From a sunny kitchen table adorned with fresh flowers for tea with a special friend, to scenes of a birthday celebration, to a much-anticipated beach vacation--these are just a few of the special moments poignantly captured for colorists to embellish and enjoy. Featuring a heavy paper stock ideal for coloring with markers, crayons and pencils, these accessible drawings are ideal for colorists of all ages, even for a child's hands--the experience of coloring with a parent and discussing family life can create a great bonding experience. This special coloring book truly reminds colorists that it's the ordinary moments in a day that make life worthwhile. Find your way to happiness by coloring in and experiencing these charming scenes of domestic bliss New York Times bestselling author of 14,000 Things to Be Happy About Barbara Ann Kipfer and illustrator Durell Godfrey take the coloring experience to a new level by pairing inspiring phrases evoking happiness with beautiful line drawings. From a sunny kitchen table adorned with fresh flowers for tea with a special friend, to scenes of a birthday celebration, to a much-anticipated beach vacation--these are just a few of the special moments poignantly captured for colorists to embellish and enjoy. Featuring a heavy paper stock ideal for coloring with markers, crayons and pencils, these accessible drawings are ideal for colorists of all ages, even for a child's hands--the experience of coloring with a parent and discussing family life can create a great bonding experience. This special coloring book truly reminds colorists that it's the ordinary moments in a day that make life worthwhile.

The Wish List

Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN: 0761154876
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 433

Book Description
The Wish List is a quirky little gift book that sounds an irresistible call to get out there and start living. In the same chunky format as the authorfs bestselling 14,000 Things to Be Happy About, The Wish List presents a compulsively readable list of unexpected goals. There are wishes large--retrace Odysseus' route around the Mediterranean--and wishes small--find a genuine arrowhead. There are artistic wishes--write a sonnet. Athletic wishes--learn to box. Practical wishes--master the rudiments of plumbing. Whimsical wishes--become a taster at Ben & Jerry's. And fantasy wishes--live in a Venetian palazzo. The Wish List is meant to plant seeds, jog us out of complacency, and articulate unspoken desires. 63,000 copies in print.

1,001 Ways to Be Creative

Author: Barbara Kipfer
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426219075
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 324

Book Description
"Let your imagination run wild! Whatever your passion, this exquisite book invites you to dive in and harness the creativity within. Filled with glorious illustrations, these colorful pages overflow with whimsical ideas, helpful tips, inspiring quotes, and endless encouragement to help you find a life of fulfillment through the power of ingenuity." --pg 4 of cover.

Instant Karma

Author: Barbara Ann Kipfer
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 0761128042
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 433

Book Description
Using the wisdom of the East to instruct and inspire, this volume is filled with a universe of things readers can do right now to accumulate good karma. Illustrations.

Don't You Just Hate That?

Author: Scott Cohen
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 9780761133216
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 426

Book Description
Perfect for the curmudgeon in all of us, a hilarious compilation of life's little annoyances chronicles the irritations and challenges of everyday life and provides the satisfaction that at least other people notice them too. Original.