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10 August 2026
How to be happy (or at least less sad)
Emotional & Mental Wellbeing

How to be happy (or at least less sad)

By Dayang Shaniza Binti Awang Tada

Sinopsis

It's a creative workbook designed to help you gently untangle sad feelings and discover small moments of lightness through writing, drawing , reflecting and simple exercise.

The book starts by acknowledging that telling someone to "cheer up" or "think happy thoughts" doesn't work. Instead, it offers small, simple creative prompts to help you connect with yourself.
Nombor Buku158.1/CRU
Tempat TerbitanNew York
PenerbitPerigee Book
Ukuran Tinggi Buku9780399172984

Sasaran Biblioterapi

Bil Sasaran Bukti Isi Buku
1 Individuals experiencing mild–moderate depression or low mood “an encouraging, inspiring, and interactive approach to depression and anxiety”
2 People with anxiety, overthinking, or negative thought patterns It uses prompts that help readers “see things in a new light” and rethink experiences.

Activities target cognitive habits like focusing on negatives and lack of perspective.
3 Readers who benefit from creative, interactive self-help (not passive reading) The book is described as a “workbook,” “creative outlet,” and “interactive approach”.

It encourages action through “supportive, surprising, and engaging prompts”
4 People going through everyday emotional struggles It explicitly applies to “random sad day[s]” and ongoing rough patches.

It is for “readers of all ages and walks of life”
5 Individuals needing gentle support rather than directive therapy The book “does not hand you answers, it sets you up to find them yourself”.

It acts like a “trusted friend” offering “solace, distraction, [and] engagement”.

Perkembangan Diri

Bil Perkembangan Bukti Isi Buku
1 Self-awareness and reflection “helps readers see things in a new light”
2 Changing negative thinking (cognitive growth) “Perfection isn't achievable — and it would make you an extremely dull person if it were.”
3 Building emotional resilience “feel a little less sad”
4 Personal responsibility and self-discovery This book will not fix you and it will not make you happy.”
5 Rediscovering meaning and enjoyment in life “help you rediscover the simple pleasures in life”
6 Active personal growth through doing “an encouraging, inspiring, and interactive approach”