AND THEN I'LL BE HAPPY!
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About the Book
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About the Book
| "And Then I'll Be Happy! is a book that all women need to read. Many of us spend too much time and precious energy focused on the complicated and frequently unfulfilling challenge of looking out for others while believing that the key to our happiness is not within our own grasp. This external focus misdirects our physical resources and can deplete our emotional reserves away from the real source of our happiness - ourselves. We have all done what the women in this book have done, put own our own personal satisfaction and happiness on hold in order to take care of other people's problems or situations. By understanding how only we have the ability to build our own happiness, we can allow ourselves to be happy. Kristen Houghton is disarmingly honest and realistic in her writing and spot-on advice. She laces her advice with enough humor to alleviate the stress of real-life situations, but never strays far from the good solid solutions she offers in this book. In my field of Psychiatry, I have met women who are very much like the ones in this book, placing themselves last in their own lives. And Then I'll Be Happy! is a guide for women to reflect on difficult life lessons while realizing how to put themselves first. It is a must read for women of all ages, as we struggle to overcome and reclaim our authentic happy selves. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and I highly recommend it to my friends as well as my patients." Janet Taylor, MD, Psychiatrist, contributor to “ The Today Show” on NBC ________________________________________________________________________________ "Every woman needs this book if she wants to find out how she may be sabotaging her own happiness! Kristen Houghton writes it well and delivers positive and usable solutions. Honest and solid keys to happiness" Carolyn Chambers Clark, Ed. D., author of 'Living Well with Anxiety" ______________________________________________________________________________ "Remember 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'? Nothing was ever good enough for that girl! A master observer of women and relationships, Kristen Houghton uses her funny, warm and deeply engaging style to open us up to the ways that we, as women, chronically postpone and deny our own happiness. As a clinical psychologist, I constantly see women in states of depression, low self-esteem and body hatred. I am grateful to Kristen for finding a masterful way to get past our defensiveness to show us new ways to discover self-acceptance, inner peace and happiness. Thank you, Kristen, for your ground-breaking book. It’s about time someone addresses the concerns felt deeply in our hearts, and shows us innovative, insightful ways to heal them! This book is a must read for all women who put ourselves last on our exhaustive to do list." Maria Rago, Ph.D.,Clinical Director Rago Counseling Center for Women's Issues _______________________________________________________________________________ "With a sharp witty persona, Kristen Houghton tackles the unhappiness epidemic with sense of humor,getting her message and guidance across with a juicy tone which garners attention. We'll be hearing a lot about Kristen's book; this is best-seller material. I recommend it! Thank you Kristen!" Judy Martin, Emmy-Award winning broadcast journalist, news writer/radio anchor at CNBC Radio ________________________________________________________________________________ "Kristen's heartfelt perspectives are seasoned with frankness and wisdom yet boldly refreshing. Here's a woman whose advice, when heeded, will help you revive your goals, reinvent your life, and make positive changes! This book on women and happiness is one I recommend wholeheartedly. She's insightful and a wonderful dose of reality! Great writing!" Bill Mitchell, P.I., author of "The More You Know"and "The 7 Day Detective." Consultant to the "Dr. Phil Show" ________________________________________________________________________________ "Kristen Houghton is a brilliant writer! Her book made me know that there is nothing selfish about putting your own life first. It is a must! Writing a book that encourages women to attain their goals and find their own happiness was the logical step for Kristen Houghton. Her book is a definite must read!" Danielle Duff , columnist Washington Examiner ________________________________________________________________________________ "Kristen Houghton is truly an inspiring writer who writes ‘girlfriend therapy,’ the best kind of advice any woman can receive. She is candid, up-to-the minute on what today’s woman needs, and spices it with a humor we can all use in our lives. Her writing is unparalleled in this arena and her advice motivates her readers. This is a book that I highly recommend. All women need to read it and read it now! Fresh and filled with solid advice for anyone who has, as Kristen Houghton so perfectly writes, found happiness to be elusive in their lives." Diane Lang, M.S.W., Professor of Psychology, Montclair State University author of "Baby Steps: The Path from Motherhood to Career ________________________________________________________________________________ Kristen, "Your book has a broader appeal than you know. Men read you too! Savvy advice for all; You ARE inspirational~" James Hamilton, Professor, International Speakers University _________________________________________________________________________________________ Kristen, "Just a short note to say I thoroughly enjoyed your book on women and happiness! You are a wonderful contributor to my show and have a knack of putting issues into perspective that my listeners need to hear. Your book is an incredibly positive and healthy take on how and why women can and should put their own lives first. I recommend your book to everyone!" Robyn DeVal Spirtas, Ph.D., M.P.H. " The Dr. Robyn Show," WRP-Fox _______________________________________________________________________________ Kristen, Your chapter on not allowing yourself to be happy hit home for me. You have a way of putting into clear, concise, sentences the exact feelings I, and many of the women I know, are experiencing. My friends and I have always enjoyed reading your articles because of your intuitive take on relationships and your sophisticated, logical, and humorous style of writing. With this book, you have made me realize that I’m not alone in always trying to find the perfect time for happiness. I want to say thank you and to tell you, “you really rock, girl!” ---Deanna Farris, Los Angeles ________________________________________________________________________________ You read my mind! Thank you, Ms. Kristen Houghton for saying what I have been feeling all my adult life. I think of myself (as you wrote in chapter 2) as a totally independent and 21st century woman yet the word happy is not in my vocabulary! I had a strong feeling I wasn’t alone in this but had never found anything that could validate that fact. Thank you so much for being honest and putting into words what many of us feel. I showed your article to my mother and guess what? She cried and said she felt the same way-she had never found happiness either and is still, at the age of 60, waiting for it to come into her life. You’re right about the years going by while waiting. ---Jen Jacoby Dean, Esq. ________________________________________________________________________________ I attended a seminar where you spoke about “Why and How Women Sabotage Their Happiness.” When you touched on the topic of women and success, I felt as if you were speaking directly to me. As a successful woman, most people naturally assume I am also a happy one, but that is so far from the truth. I feel I can’t be happy until certain conditions are met. You know me well. That night I ordered your book then found your website and magazine articles you have written, including the one on happiness. You have given me new focus into areas of my life that have not been working well. I love what you write and am now a faithful reader. Please keep up the good work. ---Ellen Demarest Cinell, NYC ________________________________________________________________________________ Kristen, Wow! Your book was suggested by a female colleague so I could understand why my fiancée always puts herself last. She feels she has to make everyone else happy! I bought your book for my fiancée and she said you nailed it right on for women. I then sent one to my sister. She too has been waiting to be happy for far too long. I like that you cut through all the psycho-babble bull about happiness. Your stories are refreshingly honest and to the point. All women need to read this book and then give it to the men in their lives. We definitely don’t want our women to be unhappy. On behalf of my fiancée and the other women in my life, thanks for writing this wonderful book. ---A.W. Paoli ________________________________________________________________________________ Your book about women and happiness is amazing and spot-on. Seeing it written by someone who is intelligent and successful in her field, but still has the same problems finding happiness as the rest of us, is comforting and enlightening. People look at me and say I should be happy, what is wrong with me, etc., etc. They should read your book. I have never been able to explain why I can’t be happy but you helped me understand why. Your article explains the real me. You have a terrific gift and a style of writing that makes people want to read more of your work. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! ---Leeann Kelte ________________________________________________________________________________ |
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