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Annie Jean Brewer came back from the brink. After a failed suicide attempt, she decided to actively pursue happiness and changed her entire life. She is now living the life of her dreams and hopes that the tricks she personally used will help others who face similar situations.
This book contains her story and 17 chapters of tips that she has personally used to change her life from miserable to miraculous.
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Annie Jean Brewer
Annie Brewer learned how to combine minimalism with frugality to live the life of her dreams. A single mother, she is a computer professional who works from home and primarily supports her family through writing. You can follow her adventures at Annienygma.com, discover her articles on the Yahoo Contributor Network and read free samples of her books here. Download one of her free ebooks today!
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How To Be Happy - Annie Jean Brewer
HOW TO BE HAPPY
By
Annie Jean Brewer
SMASHWORDS EDITION
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HOW TO BE HAPPY
Copyright 2011 by Annie Jean Brewer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Make the Decision
Chapter 2: Find One Happy Thing
Chapter 3: Baby Steps
Chapter 4: Change Your Thought Habit
Chapter 5: Play the What If UP Game
Chapter 6: Change Your Speech Habit
Chapter 7: Fake it
Chapter 8: Create a Positivity Journal
Chapter 9: The Happy Bath
Chapter 10: Have a Just Because
Party
Chapter 11: Spoil Yourself
Chapter 12: Affirmations
Chapter 13: Think Love
Chapter 14: Acceptance
Chapter 15: Find Something Funny
Chapter 16: Avoid Negative Nelly
Chapter 17: Never Give Up!
For More Happiness Tips
My Wish For You
About the Author
Connect With Annie Online
Other Titles
Introduction
Me in 2001.
I was at my limit. I was fat, growing fatter as I buried my misery in food. I hated my body, I hated my husband, I hated my life. His words echoed in the silence:
The only way you will ever get away is if one of us dies!
I believed him.
I sat upon the bed and counted out the pills. I was beyond worrying what would happen to the kids with me gone. I was
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