Happier now: how to stop chasing perfection and embrace everyday moments (even the difficult ones)

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This isn't a book about positive thinking, silver linings, or always being happy. This is a book about living fully in good times and bad, and enjoying life more because of it. In her debut book Happier Now, nationally recognized happiness expert Nataly Kogan teaches readers how to stop searching for some elusive 'big happy' in the future and start finding more joy in everyday moments. Drawing from science, Eastern traditions, her experience as a refugee, and her own failing search to find lasting happiness through career success, Nataly shares simple practices to help readers live happier and have greater resilience when times get tough. Readers will learn how to experience more joy and meaning, boost their 'emotional immune system,' and embrace difficult times with compassion and stability. It's time to stop saying, 'I'll be happy when . . .' and start saying, 'I'm happy now because . . .' I'll be happy when? -- Blowing happiness bubbles -- Gratitude to the rescue -- The ultimatum -- It's okay to be not okay -- Developing your happier practice -- Acceptance -- Gratitude -- Intentional kindness -- The bigger why -- Self-care -- Five minute happier workout -- Becoming a force of good in the world -- Epilogue : a letter to my daughter.