The Laughing Guide to Change
Using Humor and Science to Master Your Behaviors, Emotions, and Thoughts
1st Edition
Published on 21. January 2019
100 pages
978-1-4758-2578-7 (ISBN)
Description
The motto of this book is smarter through laughter. The Laughing Guide to Change combines humor and science to make you happier and healthier. To improve your well-being you need to master your behaviors, emotions and thoughts. These are important drivers of change that can be learned and practiced every day. To reinforce the learning, the scientific part of each chapter is followed by funny stories. In the Behaviors chapter you will learn how to set a goal and create positive habits. In the Emotions chapter you will study the secrets of cultivating positive emotions and managing negative emotions. After reading the Thoughts chapter you will be able to master the art of challenging negative assumptions and writing a new story about yourself. The Laughing Guide to Change is a user friendly manual for tackling different aspects of well-being, from psychological to interpersonal to physical well-being. If you are interested in improving your personal, family, or occupational life, this book is for you. The book will motivate you to take action through a series of achievable steps. The humor will keep you entertained, while the science will keep you engaged.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Illustrations
1 b/w photo; 1 table
ISBN-13
978-1-4758-2578-7 (9781475825787)
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Ora Prilleltensky | Isaac Prilleltensky
The Laughing Guide to Change
Using Humor and Science to Master Your Behaviors, Emotions, and Thoughts
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01/2019
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Persons
Ora Prilleltensky earned her doctorate in counseling psychology at OISE at the University of Toronto and has taught at Victoria University in Australia, Vanderbilt University and the University of Miami. She has also practiced in university counseling centers, schools, and rehabilitation settings in Canada and Australia.
Isaac Prilleltensky is the former dean of the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Miami, where he is currently professor of educational and psychological studies and vice provost for institutional culture. He is the author of ten books and the recipient of awards by the National Newspaper Association for his humor writing; and from the divisions of community and counseling psychology from the American Psychological Association for his scholarly work.
Isaac Prilleltensky is the former dean of the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Miami, where he is currently professor of educational and psychological studies and vice provost for institutional culture. He is the author of ten books and the recipient of awards by the National Newspaper Association for his humor writing; and from the divisions of community and counseling psychology from the American Psychological Association for his scholarly work.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1- Drivers of Change
The Learning Side
Changing Naturally
The Laughing Side
Neurotic Life
Male Emotional Brain Found In Garage
Existential Worries
Chapter 2- Behaviors
The Learning Side
Set a Goal
Create Positive Habits
The Laughing Side
Change: Pros and Cons
Happier, Healthier, Wealthier, Sexier
If You Can Do It, You Can Overdo It.
Chapter 3- Emotions
The Learning Side
Cultivate Positive Emotions
Manage Negative Emotions
The Laughing Side
Love Often, Laugh Often
Messianic Times
Chapter 4- Thoughts
The Learning Side
Challenge Negative Assumptions
Write a New Story
The Laughing Side
Catastrophizers and Minimizers
Miami, it's Ok; I'm Still Here
Notes
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1- Drivers of Change
The Learning Side
Changing Naturally
The Laughing Side
Neurotic Life
Male Emotional Brain Found In Garage
Existential Worries
Chapter 2- Behaviors
The Learning Side
Set a Goal
Create Positive Habits
The Laughing Side
Change: Pros and Cons
Happier, Healthier, Wealthier, Sexier
If You Can Do It, You Can Overdo It.
Chapter 3- Emotions
The Learning Side
Cultivate Positive Emotions
Manage Negative Emotions
The Laughing Side
Love Often, Laugh Often
Messianic Times
Chapter 4- Thoughts
The Learning Side
Challenge Negative Assumptions
Write a New Story
The Laughing Side
Catastrophizers and Minimizers
Miami, it's Ok; I'm Still Here
Notes
About the Authors
