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Book Rec's? About positive thinking, being happy, etc

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 ILINIA (original poster member #39836) posted at 9:46 PM on Monday, September 30th, 2013

Okay, I think I'm ready to turn the corner and start reading books that don't focus on infidelity and marriage.

I looked in the Healing Library, but didn't see any titles that jumped out at me.

What books helped you focus on the positive, focus on you, put you in a happy state of mind, and/or made you think about life in a different light?

Thanks!

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SI Staff ( Moderator #10) posted at 11:36 PM on Monday, September 30th, 2013

Bumping in hopes that members will have suggestions.

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MediumRare ( member #35128) posted at 11:38 PM on Monday, September 30th, 2013

The Four Agreements comes to mind. It's a great book for creating a healthy, solid outlook on life and return to happiness.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal/dp/1878424319

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WS(HER): 42
9 years
OM#1- 20-something loser, stole bunch of my things after she had sex with him in our bed (no condoms, STDs)
OM#2- 24 year old, unemployed loser, lives with mom & dad
DDay 1/2012
NC 3/20/2012
SGASDay 4/1/2012

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nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 11:45 PM on Monday, September 30th, 2013

I started a thread in the book club about mindfulness. Might be worth a look, ILINIA.

You can call me NIK

And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane

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meaniemouse ( member #10798) posted at 11:48 PM on Monday, September 30th, 2013

Choosing Happiness: Life & Soul Essentials by Stephanie Dowrick

Act as if what you do matters. It does. William James

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sisoon ( Moderator #31240) posted at 11:54 PM on Monday, September 30th, 2013

Anything by Dale Carnegie, Norman Vincent Peale, and Clement Stone.

fBH (me) - on d-day: 66, Married 43, together 45, same sex apDDay - 12/22/2010Recover'd and R'edYou don't have to like your boundaries. You just have to set and enforce them.

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rachelc ( member #30314) posted at 12:09 AM on Tuesday, October 1st, 2013

Omg, Sissoon you're old school! Lol. Yep, they're all good!

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meplusfour ( member #38958) posted at 12:14 AM on Tuesday, October 1st, 2013

Anything by Brene Brown who is a researcher that deals with vulnerability, love and even shame.

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 ILINIA (original poster member #39836) posted at 12:23 AM on Tuesday, October 1st, 2013

Thank you! I am truly thankful for all of you on SI. I do not know how I would have gotten through the past few months without SI!

Here's to hoping that one day I will be as wise, level-headed, and helpful as all of you!

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