Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

When life gives you lemons... grab tequila & salt, and throw a party.

Self-help book lovers, you won't find anything revolutionary in this book, but you definitely will enjoy it during those downtimes when the feeling of depression is creeping up on you. This book will serve as a ray of sunshine in the dark cloud, even if this ray is Beth Romero flashing a flashlight in your face and offering you to get your backside from under the blanket and this midday slump. She will keep it real, simple, and entertaining, all that is left for you is to follow through, because in a world where you can't control everything you still can control your attitude towards things, and the author will show you how.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I liked this very much! Especially during the darker, more emotionally draining months we're in, it helps to have a reliable guide that gives you action steps for righting your course, mindset recharge and reset, and the feeling of being helped by another person (which is part of what many people are looking for right now...they just want someone to give them some answers. There's an uplifting energy to this book, which I recommend.

In the words of the author,, “this book is essentially a rehabilitation training manual for the spirit and soul. .. grounded in science. Story telling laced with contextual how tos all backed with clinical science”. The book comes out of the 2020 coronavirus epidemic that had a huge effect on the lives of everyone. A relationship breakdown and the death of her father made Beth Romero decide to move from depressed to chronically happy. Here she chronicles.the steps and practices she used. Each chapter ends with three steps that would either stretch, challenge or double dare the reader,

Although there isn’t really anything new in here it is an enjoyable read with a smattering of profanity thrown in. There is enough here to challenge the reader who feels stuck in life and wants encouragement and inspiration to take the first steps to achieving their goals.

I read a lot of various self help books. It’s not that I think there is anything majorly wrong with my life, but who wouldn’t like things to be better? And while Beth Romero’s Happy AF didn’t offer up anything all that new to me, I still enjoyed it. I think the benefit of reading multiple books on similar subjects is that often times you can hear familiar information but as it’s told in a slightly different way there are times things will just click with you. And I think Beth using her life experiences as examples (and she certainly went through a lot during the pandemic year) and the strategies she used to pull herself up and put her life back together made her ideas easy to understand and relatable. Now as with all self help books, you’ll only get out what you’re willing to put into them, and Happy AF is as good a place as any to start. Thanks so much to She Writes Press and NetGalley for the eARC.

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Now this book is a gem. I haven’t read a lot of books that are non fiction and especially ones that focus on self improvement or provoke thoughts. I thought this book was well written, engaging and relatable. This author is now on my list and I can’t wait to pass a time physical copy of this onto a good friend of mine who I know would adore this

I for one suffer from anxiety, but this book helped me to put things in perspective to know that worry and stress are a normal part of life and how we cope if the most important take away.

Among other things, the book puts forward the idea that worrying is something we can control. I think that is one of the biggest lessons of the book. We CANNOT control everything although as humans we feel like we can. That is the beginning of self sabatoging.

All in all, this is a really useful resource for anyone looking for help with such challenges. Definitely worth checking out and being able to apply to your own practice with dealing with others.

I didn't find much that was new in this. All the usual strategies to feel happier were discussed, including gratitude journals, improving your resilience, affirmations and meditation. However, Beth Romero did relate exactly how these techniques helped her during the dark days of the pandemic when she went through an awful time, and grieved her father's death. I felt that it actually assisted me more than most self-help books, though, because she was just so enthusiastic, and the book didn't involve a whole lot of writing about your personality traits, and your values, etc. It is a good book to read, and I should think that it would be especially useful if you are going through hard times.

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.
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ISBN 9781647425890
PRICE $17.95 (USD)
PAGES 288

The premise of this book sounded right up my street. But I was left super gutted by this.
The writing was super long winded. It was very much Beth Romero talking about their life with anecdotes and not so much 'strategies to get unstuck'
I wanted more advice, and less of the 'memoir-style' writing of Romero.

This was a very mind opening book. It’s hard to judge now someone else finds their happiness and how they process life's struggles. More than anything else this book lets the reader know they are not alone, especially in this new post covid world. Some parts felt jumbled but its straight from ones mind and heart so jumbled can feel right. -

Many tips for people to get happy again after depression. Very helpful advice, explained with research. I liked reading It and it gave me some more insights in how to feel better.

Happy AF by Beth Romero delves into the author’s experience with depression during the pandemic and how she came out of it to find happiness. Based upon techniques that are backed by research the book is full of tips for those seek to change their pessimistic outlook and choose happiness.

This is a great book for anyone feeling down in the dumps or struggling with their mood - its humorous approach makes it easily accessible and its lessons are helpful.

Beth Romero's "Happy AF" is a comprehensive guide to achieving genuine happiness. It draws from various fields like neuroscience, positive psychology, and behavioural science, providing readers with a roadmap to strengthen their happiness muscle and live their best life. It's a refreshing read that offers valuable insights on achieving genuine happiness.
What makes this book unique is the author's relatable and easy-to-understand writing style. Romero incorporates humour and personal stories to captivate readers and simplify the content. It's like chatting with your closest confidant over drinks but with the added benefit of practical guidance to transform your life.
One of the critical advantages of 'Happy AF' is its wide range of strategies and exercises. The book covers various topics, such as the art of letting go, the significance of sleep, morning routines, diet, and training. Each chapter contains practical tips and valuable insights supported by clinical research.
The book has a notable quality of emphasizing the importance of turning negative thoughts into positive ones. Romero offers various techniques to aid readers in changing their perspective and cultivating a more optimistic outlook. This practical advice is constructive for individuals who are facing anxiety or depression.
Overall, "Happy AF" is a refreshing and engaging guide to achieving happiness. Whether new to the self-help genre or a seasoned reader, this book has something for everyone. It's an empowering reminder that satisfaction is within our reach. With some work, we can all find our happy place.

Easy to read and understand. Taking simple quotes we know and showing how you can app,y them to you pr life to make it better or to flip the switch to help you. It’s a quick and easy read that I’m sure you’ll take are least one item away to use in your everyday life to help you look at the work with a happy or positive spin.

An interesting perspective on happiness and how you can implement strategies to reach your full potential in life. I really loved the quote of using your pain as a stepping stone and how the author starts off with all these tragic reasons to not be happy, despite that continuing to push for happiness.

I really like Romero's approach to finding happiness in the everyday. It was a quick read full of tips on how to switch your thinking from negative to positive and much more! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Four stars!