Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany. One rainy afternoon on a city bus she realised that she wasn't as happy as she could be. In danger of wasting her days
- always yearning for something more waiting for problems to miraculously solve themselves
- she realized her life wasn't going to change unless she did something about it. On January 1 she embarked on her Happiness Project & each month she pursued a different set of resolutions: to get more sleep quit nagging her husband sing in the morning to her two young daughters start a blog imitate a spiritual master keep a one-sentence journal. She immersed herself in everything from classical philosophy to contemporary psychology to see what worked for her-and what didn't. Illuminating yet entertaining profound yet compulsively readable The Happiness Project" is one of the most thoughtful & prescriptive works on happiness to have emerged from the recent explosion of interest in the subject. Filled with practical advice sharp insight charm & humor her story will inspire readers to navigate their own paths to happiness."

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Popular ideas about happiness are misleading inaccurate & are directly contributing to our current epidemic of stress anxiety & depression. & unfortunately popular psychological approaches are making it even worse. In this controversial but empowering self-help book Dr Russ Harries reveals how millions of people are unwittingly caught in the ' The Happiness Trap' where the more they strive for happiness the more they suffer in the long term. He then provides an effective means to escape through a groundbreaking new approach based on mindfulness skills Mindfulness is a mental state of awareness openness & focus. Mindfulness skills are easy to learn & will rapidly & effectively help you to reduce stress enhance performance manage emotions improve health increase vitality & generally change your life for the better. The book provides scientifically proven techniques to: reduce stress & worry; rise above fear doubt & insecurity; break self-defeating habits; improve performance & find fulfilment in your work; build more satisfying relationships; & create a rich full & meaningful life. ...

This delicately decorated card designed exclusively for WHSmith features an illustration of a black staples dress on a tailors dummy with sparkles white background. The greeting inside the card reads ‘ Have a fabulous day & it comes complete with a gold envelope ready for posting..

Approximate dimensions: 21.5 x 11.3cm

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This jovial 21st Birthday card designed exclusively for WHSmith features a party illustration & the words &8216;now you&8217;re twenty one time to celebrate & have lots of fun!&8217; on the front. Greeting inside reads &8216; Have a great birthday&8217;. Comes complete with a green envelope ready for posting.. Approximate dimensions: 22 x 10cm ...

This delicately decorated card designed exclusively for WHSmith features an illustration of a woman in a pink floral dress on a white background. The greeting inside the card reads ‘ Wishing you a fabulous Birthday’ & it comes complete with a gold envelope ready for posting..

Approximate dimensions: 21.5 x 11.3cm

Not suitable for children under 3 years contains small parts which may cause a choking hazard.



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This delicately decorated birthday card to celebrate a female 50th birthday features an illustration of a woman in a pink dress with sparkles below the words &8216; Happy 50th Birthday&8217; in black text. The greeting inside the card reads &8216; Wishing you a fabulous Birthday&8217; & it comes complete with a cream envelope ready for posting. Approximate dimensions: 21.5 x 11.3cm Not suitable for children under 3 years contains small parts which may cause a choking hazard. ...

This delicately decorated card designed exclusively for WHSmith features an illustration of a woman in a violet floral dress on a white background. The greeting inside the card reads ‘ Wishing you a fabulous Birthday’ & it comes complete with a gold envelope ready for posting..

Approximate dimensions: 21.5 x 11.3cm

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A beautifully classic decorated 80th Birthday card with 80 in 3D lettering in sparkly violet on a white background embellished with silver swirls & stars. There is a raised message on the card which reads

“ It’s hoped you’ll have a birthday
That will stand out from the rest.
Eighty is a special age
And you deserve the best.
Congratulations!”

The greeting inside this card reads ‘ Wishing you a very Happy Birthday’ & the card comes complete with a silver envelope ready for posting. Approximate dimensions: 14.5x 20.5cm

Not suitable for children under 3 years contains small parts which may cause a choking hazard.









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A beautifully classic decorated 90th Birthday card with 90 in 3D lettering in sparkly violet on a white background embellished with gold swirls & stars. There is a raised message on the card which reads &8220; It&8217;s hoped you&8217;ll have a birthday That will stand out from the rest. Ninety is a special age And you deserve the best. Congratulations!” The greeting inside this card reads &8216; Wishing you a very Happy Birthday&8217; & the card comes complete with a gold envelope ready for posting. Approximate dimensions: 14.5x 20.5cm Not suitable for children under 3 years contains small parts which may cause a choking hazard. ...

Best-known for her role in Glee this is the hilarious & inspiring story of how Jane Lynch changed from a real-life Sue Sylvester to the happy & fulfilled actress she is today. In 1974 a fourteen-year-old girl in Dolton Illinois had a dream. A dream to become an actress like her idols. But it was a long way from the South Side of Chicago to Hollywood & it didnt help that shed recently dropped out of the school play The Ugly Duckling. But the funny thing is it all came true. Through a series of happy accidents Jane Lynch created an improbable
- & hilarious
- path to success. In those early years despite her dreams she was also consumed with anxiety feeling out of place in both her body & her family. To deal with her worries about her sexuality she started drinking almost every night & developed a mean & judgmental streak that turned her into someone similar to Sue Sylvester. Then at thirty-one she started to get her life together. She was finally able to embrace her sexuality come out to her parents & quit drinking for good. Soon after a Frosted Flakes commercial & a chance meeting in a coffee shop led to a role in the Christopher Guest movie Best in Show. Then of course came the two lucky accidents that truly changed her life. Getting lost in a hotel led to an introduction to her future wife Lara. Then a series shed signed up for was abruptly cancelled making it possible for her to take the role of Sue Sylvester in Glee which made her a megastar. This is a book for the rabid Glee fan & for anyone who needs a new perspective on life love & success.

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