Best 10 Books to Cultivate a More Positive Outlook on Life

"The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor “Happiness is not the belief that we don’t need to change; it is the realization that we can.” “Success orbits around happiness, not the other way around.” “The most successful people see adversity not as a stumbling block, but as a stepping-stone to greatness.” “When we are happy—when our mindset and mood are positive—we are smarter, more motivated, and thus more successful.” “Happiness is a work ethic.” The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle “Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have.” “Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath.” “The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” “You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level.” “Life is now. There was never a time when your life was not now, nor will there ever be.”"

"You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero “Your thoughts and beliefs dictate your reality.” “What you choose to focus on becomes your reality.” “Love yourself. Because it’s the holy grail of happiness.” “You are responsible for what you say and do. You are not responsible for whether or not people freak out about it.” “Your brain is your bitch.” The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz “Be impeccable with your word.” “Don’t take anything personally.” “Don’t make assumptions.” “Always do your best.” “Whatever happens around you, don’t take it personally… Nothing other people do is because of you.”"

"The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” “Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.” “Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.” “Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” “Joy is not a constant. It comes to us in moments.” Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman “Optimism is invaluable for the meaningful life.” “Habits of thinking need not be forever. One of the most significant findings in psychology in the last twenty years is that individuals can choose the way they think.” “Pessimists can learn to be optimists.” “A pessimistic explanatory style undermines motivation and causes passivity.” “Hope is the belief you can do something to make your future better.” "

"Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert “Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?” “You can measure your worth by your dedication to your path, not by your successes or failures.” “Let fear come along for the ride, but never let it drive.” “You’re not required to save the world with your creativity.” “Perfectionism stops people from completing their work, yes—but even worse, it often stops people from beginning their work.” The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama & Howard Cutler “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” “Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.” “The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.” "

"Joy on Demand by Chade-Meng Tan “Joy is a trainable skill.” “Every moment of mindfulness contains a seed of joy.” “Happiness is not something you pursue, it is something you allow.” “You can be joyful for no reason.” “Mindfulness opens the door to joy.” 365Days of Wonder by R.J. Palacio “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.” “The best way to know life is to love many things.” “Do all the good you can and make as little fuss about it as possible.” “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” “You can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.”"