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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, What Your Body Knows About Happiness is your ultimate insight into the body-mind connection, guiding you to a happier, more pleasurable life.Happiness isn't just a state of mind. It's also a state of body.Standing straight can give you a shot of confidence and forcing a smile might improve your mood. But do you know why? We generally believe that the brain is the big computer telling our bodies how to respond, but new research shows that the system often works in reverse. Your body reacts first, and your brain then interprets the physical signals. As you walk by a dark alley, your heart starts pounding and only then does your brain get the message: I'm scared! The body can also send messages about positive emotions, allowing you to experience more happiness, love, and joy.
About the Author
I spent a year living gratefully to write "The Gratitude Diaries" and I ended up having the best year of my life. I'm delighted that the book has encouraged so many others to have the best year of their life, too. My new book "The Genius of Women" has been equally thrilling for me to write. I was stunned to realize how much female potential has been lost over the years, and I hope the book will inspire women to recognize their own power going forward. I spent many years as a TV producer, creating primetime television shows for the major networks, and I also write novels about women whose lives are filled with adventures and fun. As editor in chief of Parade magazine and deputy editor of TV Guide, I met big stars and major political figures. I love bringing my experiences in these (supposedly) glamorous worlds to my readers.
