How To Be Happy Being You

PRAISE FOR HOW TO BE HAPPY BEING YOU

“How To Be Happy Being You by Dennis Hargis helps young adults identify anger and learn about their reaction to it, develop coping mechanisms, identify trauma, and adopt better problem-solving techniques. He explores the roles caregivers play in developing a child’s view of anger and helps readers understand feelings while giving them tools to reduce anxiety and depression. Hargis provides suggestions for activities to do when anger spikes and reviews virtues and their possible positive impacts, explaining their meanings with applicable stories. The author includes illustrations that show teen readers visuals to categorize the type and degree of common stressors and offer a look at grief and the part it plays in repressed feelings.”

Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers’ Favorite

“As a parent to a teenager, I always read through any type of self-help guide my daughter decides to pick up before she takes a deep dive in. How to Be Happy Being You by Dennis Hargis is the first time I did not have to dog-ear to go backtrack with her. Everything in Hargis’s book was just that good. In our home, we are currently at a stage of the juxtaposition of an avalanche of hormones and emotions against a lack of know-how and maturity to manage them, and so the section on understanding the importance of identifying feelings stood out to me. I personally learned quite a bit about the crucial distinction between repression and suppression in handling painful emotions and how each manifests in different life circumstances with their potential long-term effects on mental and physical health. Hargis also does a really good job of using real-world examples that are relevant and relatable. While advocating for acts of kindness and generosity, he spotlights people like Keanu Reeves and Princess Diana, who exemplify generosity through their philanthropic efforts. This book is good for everyone, and I’m so glad it fell into my lap. Very highly recommended.”

—Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers’ Favorite

“... The book is accessible and meticulously detailed, and each concept is explored in depth. Although written primarily for young adults, I think even adults will find a lot to learn from this book. I found it informative as well as motivational. Highly recommended.” — Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite

“Dennis Hargis places gems of wisdom throughout the text, providing insight into ways to manage anger. ... straightforward techniques that include thinking positively and having realistic expectations. Reading his book could shift a person’s perspective - providing an opportunity to grow - and inspiring the individual to take the steps to do it. As an adult caregiver, I felt the book showed the best ways to approach reactions to anger with my children, better equipping me to handle challenges. Through his conversational text and examples from music, popular figures, and movies, Hargis motivates readers to make positive decisions to change the world.” Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers’ Favorite 

Dennis is presenting at educational conferences, and has a teachers guide available.