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Book SynopsisOver the course of a decade, positive psychology authority Dr. Beth Cabrera has surveyed and interviewed more than a thousand women to gather insight into how to effectively balance career and family responsibilities.
Beyond Happy: Women, Work, and Well-Being gathers essential findings and offers women proven strategies for living more authentic, meaningful lives.
Through the lens of shared experience, Cabrera thoughtfully examines the challenges women face and presents a simple yet powerful model for enhancing well-being that can both improve and transform lives. Helpful self-assessments guide you toward feeling good and doing good, and each chapter delivers tried-and-true tactics that real women have used to manage the difficulties of fulfilling their multiple, often conflicting, roles.
Discover pathways to reducing stress, experiencing greater joy, and finding more meaning in your life by employing Cabrera’s solid strategies for thriving based on personal values, developed strengths, and what matters most–enduring family ties and relationships.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Struggling to Manage It AllPart I: The Path to Well-Being1Women and WorkWhat's the Problem?What Can Be Done?2Understanding Well-BeingFeeling GoodDoing GoodEnhancing Well-BeingPart II: Feeling Good3Be MindfulSlow DownDon't MultitaskConnect With NaturePauseMeditate4Be GratefulNotice the GoodCount Your BlessingsExpress GratitudeReframe Situations5Be HopefulVisualize the FutureSet Specific GoalsMake a PlanIdentify AlternativesNote Your SuccessesFind Role ModelsPart III: Doing Good6Live Your ValuesClarify Your ValuesAlign Your BehaviorDiscover Your Purpose7Develop Your StrengthsIdentify Your StrengthsApply Your Strengths8Make a Positive ImpactDetect a NeedDo Meaningful WorkPart IV: What Matters Most9Connect With OthersSpend Time With Family and FriendsBuild Relationships With Co-workers10 Strengthen Your RelationshipsEngage in Positive InteractionsShow AppreciationEstablish TrustBe GenerousAfterword: From Struggling to ThrivingNotesAdditional ReadingAbout the Author
