Finalist in the psychology category, 2016 Books for Better Life Awards.
"Lovingly supportive yet realistic, it is written with honesty and humor."
--Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight
"...a must-read for anyone who’s had enough of platitudes and is ready for a self-help manual with a dose of reality."
--Publishers Weekly Starred Review
“A bold, brave and incredibly relevant book.”
--Lee Woodruff, New York Times bestselling author of Perfectly Imperfect--a Life in Progress, with her husband, Bob Woodruff, a CBS “This Morning” contributor.
“An antidote for the supposed-to-be’s which plague so many of us. If you have dashed dreams, if you live in a world of hurt, if you can’t see your way out, read The Next Happy and finally heal! I wish I’d had this book on my bed-side table long ago…”
--Laura Munson, New York Times best-selling author of This Is Not The Story You Think It Is: A Season of Unlikely Happiness; Founder of Haven Retreats.
"Tracey delivers a much needed injection of nuance and reality into the otherwise overly cheerful conversation about following dreams. You'll be happier if you read this book!"
--Cal Newport, author of So Good They Can't Ignore You
"The Next Happy is like the friend you call when your car is stuck in a ditch on a journey you never expected to take. From the moment you open this book, you'll begin to feel unstuck, and by the end, you'll find yourself moving forward in the right direction, toward your new happiness."
--Melanie Notkin, bestselling author of Savvy Auntie and Otherhood: Modern Women Finding a New Kind of Happiness
"In a world where we have been taught to chase our dreams no matter what, The Next Happy will gently tap you on the shoulder, turn you around and take you in a whole new and more joyful direction. Author Tracey Cleantis is generous, wise and compassionate. When it comes to self-help books on finding happiness, The Next Happy is truly a game changer."
--Jamie Cat Callan, author of Bonjour, Happiness!
02/01/2015
Marriage and family counselor Cleantis has found through her research and practice that there are many situations in which the never-give-up strategy incurs huge psychological, physical, financial, and relational costs. She moves readers through the process of assessing their life goals, grieving the loss of the dream, and building a healthier, more productive way of living. Cleantis counsels readers to acknowledge feelings and then directs them through experiencing the emotions of fear, sadness, rage, and more. Each chapter includes personal examples and concludes with questions for self-examination. VERDICT Cleantis does a thorough and effective job of providing a pathway to a more fulfilling, positive way of life.
