THE UNHAPPINESS SYNDROME: 28 HABITS OF UNHAPPY PEOPLE (AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM)
by Ryuho Okawa
Published: April 15, 2017
Paperback
MY GOODREADS RATING 2.5/5 STARS
(Thanks to Netgalley & IRH Press, I received an eARC of this book to review)
GOODREADS SYNOPSIS:
WHAT IF we have fallen in love with unhappiness? Although we all wish to be happy, many of us fall into a set pattern of failures when we find ourselves in certain circumstances. On the conscious level, we think we are earnestly seeking happiness, but unconsciously, we may be choosing the patterns of thinking and action that will eventually lead us to unhappiness. According to the author, Ryuho okawa, surprisingly 80 to 90 percent of the people have had symptoms of the -Unhappiness Syndrome- which are patterns of thinking that invite unhappiness. In this book, Okawa diagnoses the 28 common habits of the Unhappiness Syndrome and offers prescriptions for changing them so that we can cure ourselves of this syndrome. The path to happiness begins with becoming aware of the negative patterns that we fall into. Find out whether you fall into any of the 28 patterns so that you can free yourself from worries, distress, and emotional pain. With the prescriptions offered in this book, you can start to think and act in a way that attracts happiness and open a path to a positive, bright, and happy future! Common Symptoms of the Unhappiness Syndrome are: – Envying Other people’s success – Struggling with weak enthusiasm – Living in constant fear of being hurt – Feeling trapped by the past – Never having enough time for yourself – Not getting along with your boss – Struggling financially – Fearing death – Constantly having family conflicts … and more Find the cures and free yourself from unhappiness today.
MY THOUGHTS:
Oddly enough I was hit with a bout of depression (diagnosed) while reading this book. I found that I have quite a few of the “habits” talked about in the book. I thought the advice given was very reasonable and given in a way so as not to make you feel worse than you already do. I didn’t get the vibe that the author was preaching but more so really wanted to help you change these habits if you really wanted to.
Then I got halfway through the book and felt like the whole tone of it changed. I felt like I was reading a completely different book. I felt blindsided. The section on getting married I completely disagreed with. I had a hard time even reading the whole section. Maybe some of the last third of the book I didn’t agree with because it didn’t pertain to me at all. I would recommend this book if you have an open mind and don’t mind feeling like reading a different book about halfway through.
This is a good review! Very fair and unbiased!x
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Thanks jess!!
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great review
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Thank you ☺
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Don’t think this is one for me, I like books to be flued. Thanks for the review!
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No problem glad you can tell it isn’t for you 😊
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I have found often in self-help like books that parts of it won’t pertain to me at all or it just doesn’t “speak to me.” If it was only a third of the book that is pretty decent in my mind. I added this to my TBR because I enjoy self-help like books. Great review!
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Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!
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Such a great review, Kris! 🙂
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Thanks Dorka!
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Seems interesting. Looks like I’ll have to pick it up and see what I think. Great review 🙂
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Great plan… Thank you ☺
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I honestly love your reviews, you’re so unbiased I feel I get an honest review from you. Always a pleasure reading!
Carly x
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Aww that means so much to me ❤ thank you 😊
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You’re very welcome x
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I’m sorry you didn’t like this more/felt blindsided! I definitely won’t be reading this.
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Lol it hit me out of nowhere 😂
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I love the concept of this book because I believe that it is so true – we may not realize we’re doing it, but we are actually CHOOSING to be unhappy…
Britt | http://alternativelyspeaking.ca
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Some of the book was so good!
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I hate when books are disappointing! Very good review lovely
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Thanks love ❤
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I like the idea behind the book but I find a lot of self-help books tend to have that “blind-sided” feeling. Some points totally resonate while others are out of left field. Great review – I like your honesty.
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Exactly! I was kind of like woaaaa where did that even come from?!?!
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Great review Kris! Probably not the book for me. Sorry you didn’t enjoy the ending more.
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It happens I’m kind of glad it was the end that was crap! 😂
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Great review!!
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Thank you ☺
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Bummer you didn’t love this one, Kris. Great review as always!!
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Thank you!
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I used to read self help books, all the time but then I realized reading them wouldn’t help as much as practising some of them would. But most of their advices would not be practically possible at all. So yeah, that is when I started avoiding them.
But I love your complete honesty in your review.
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Thanks you I agree this one was so ummm.. not helpful! Lolol
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great honest review, I never find these kind of books help me
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Yea some are really great but this one nahhhh lol
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That’s a really interesting idea. I think happy / unhappy are the wrong words though. More positive vs. negative people as I think people have a tendancy to lean more toward one than the other.
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Very true
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Lol i dont think this is for me if i no longer want to read it halfway through. I got really excited when i saw the title a bit disappointed that it didnt keep you engaged throughout.
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I was highly disappointed when the book like completely changed lol
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So sorry this wasn’t a good read for you :(( Hope you love your next one!!
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Thank jess!! ❤
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Thank you for always being honest with your reviews!
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Of course 😊
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I really enjoyed that you shared your honest opinion about the book. It does sound interesting but not something that I would want to read. I don’t understand why books can’t be consistent throughout.
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I definitely feel the need to be honest about books I wouldn’t want others to be completely blindsided 😔
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Very true
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Great review!
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Thank you!
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Really enjoy honest reviews like this so I know what to expect when I read a book. 🙂
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Aww thank you 😊
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Great honest review. Sorry it wasn’t better.
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It happens especially in this genre some are just not meant for me lol
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We can’t like them all😉
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So true 😊
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I’m not into Self Help books but this was an unbiased and fair review 🙂
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Thank you so much ☺
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I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy this book so much!
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It happens it’s just ironic since it’s supposed to let you see how to be happy 😂😂
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