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How to be fine : what we learned from living by the rules of 50 self-help books / Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer.

How to be fine : (portion title)

Greenberg, Jolenta, (author.). Meinzer, Kristen, (author.).

Summary:

The authors share the lessons and insights they've learned from self-help books--having followed their specific instructions, rules, and advice to the letter. From diet and productivity to decorating to social interactions, they present a thoughtful look at the books and practices that have worked, real talk on those that didn't, and a list of philosophies they want to see explored in-depth.

Record details

ISBN: 9780062957191
ISBN: 0062957198
Physical Description: xii, 239 pages ; 22 cm
Edition: First edition
Publisher: New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

What you should know about Jolenta -- the thing about Kristen -- the full list of books we've lived by, in order, so far -- Part I: 13 Things That Worked: commit acts of kindness -- engage in positive self-talk -- practice gratitude -- treat people as they want to be treated, not as you want to be treated -- offer gracious apologies -- get off your device -- live below your means -- declutter -- try new things -- recharge -- go outside -- save the world -- prepare to die -- Part 2: 8 Things That Didn't Work: wake up early -- meditate -- admit you are a liar -- go on a diet -- definte people by gender -- forgive -- aim to have it all -- the law of attraction -- Part 3: 8 Things We Wish More Books Recommended: stop comparing yourself to others -- check in with your feelings -- do things in chunks -- make friends with your body -- don't let your virginity story define you -- have things to look forwar dto -- accept that meds are fine -- see a therapist.