How to Be Happy Everyday

By J.P. Godsey

Book Overview

He scored off the chart on every objective measurement tested. As Charlie Brown and the ""Peanuts"" gang told us, happiness could be a warm puppy, pizza with sausage, five different crayons - or anyone, or anything, that's loved by you. And, although it's true that many special moments are inspired by such happenstance, scientific research contends that people actually can condition themselves for genuine happiness, much as occasional joggers condition themselves for marathons. Truly happy people are able to, for example, recall special moments and use them as psychological tools to deal with adversity. And that's just one of many skills they tap into to ensure a high level of satisfaction in their lives. So why is this important? Because it's clear that happiness is a key contributor to our overall personal health - it's even been linked to longevity, scientific studies show. With that in mind, USA WEEKEND Magazine hatched what they called the Ultimate Happiness Challenge: Why not pair the world's leading authority on happiness with America's happiest person and see if their expert can make him even happier? Or, on a more scientific level: How can the leading expert apply his core principles to boost the happiness quotient for someone who's already as happy as a person gets? Explore the happiest man in America's state of contentedness and, as a result, discover ways we all can better cultivate happiness in our lives. As for the happiest man in America, J.P. ""Gus"" Godsey, he's a story in himself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976090155
• ISBN13: 9780976090151
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT AND LIVE LONGER

You want to lose weight, You want to live longer and look sexier, reading J.P. "Gus" Godsey's book "How To Be Happy Every Day". It is from my mouth to God's ears, I am telling the truth. It is a well documented medical fact that when you laugh 36 times each day you will lose 3 to 5 pounds a year and live 7 years longer. Following these instructions, obviously you will look sexier. I am a living testimonial, reading "HOW TO BE HAPPY EVERY DAY " I have lost 3 pounds and driving my wife crazy at night, when I tell her I need 5 more good laughs, before our romance begins. Harvey Sheldon- Jewish American Lecturer, Author, and Entertainer [...]

Great Insight

I really enjoyed this book. People seem to easily loose sight of the simple things in life. It's the simple things that bring much happiness but we need to appreciate them. I actually met Mr. Godsey while vacationing in Va. Beach with a friend 2 weeks ago. When we found out that he wrote a book on how to be happy, we asked for 2 signed copies. He generously provided those to us the very next day. I read the entire book on my trip home. It was far more interesting and meaningful after getting to meet the author and getting to know a little about him in person. I remember several times while reading I could relate to certain things and say "wow, he really does do that". I found Gus to be genuinely friendly, caring, hospitable, and of course "happy". Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but you can't possible write an honest review without reading the book. And if you are fortunate enough to meet the author as well, that's even better!

How To Be Happy Every Day

It is obvious that MR CP needs to read the book. How to be Happy Every Day is outstanding light and fun reading. Gus's humor is infectious. I read it while on a flight and found myself smiling so much that the beautiful women next to me had me reading her excerps. I have since purchased two copies for gifts. With all the negative people in our world we need more Mr. Happys. This is 366 ways of "How to".

Great book

The Daily Show, if anyone has ever seen it before, is all about making fun of the person being interviewed. Despite of this, J.P. "Gus" Godsey shows his patriotism. happy thoughts, and even his anger towards whatever negative comment was made. If any adult doesn't have the memory of the excitement and fun of hearing that icecream truck...... well I can only feel sympathy towards them. But it's not too late. Read the book. I have read this book to my children in order to help them in becoming happy adults. We love it.

The real deal on how to be happy.

Hi Folks: I am the author of "How To Be Happy EVERYDAY," J.P. "Gus" Godsey. I am also the guy who was selected as "The Happiest Man in America," by USA Weekend Magazine. [...] if you want to check it out. So why am I reviewing my own book, because I want to share another thought. I travel from coast to coast and found out this one thing, there are way to many unhappy people out there. I actually belive that this book can uplift you, enrich you, and make everyday a wonderful ride. Please don't expect some lessons on what "people in there ivory towers" believe happiness should be. This is everyday stuff, from the heartland stuff, and practical stuff you can use. In other words, "the good stuff." Try, it and then email me to let me know what you think. I promise it won't disappoint. Happy Trails, Gus