A unique motivational book by Dianne Durante, Ed.S.
$12.95 • Paperback • 192 Pages • ISBN: 096755327
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Finally, a fun and easy way to simplify and enjoy your busy life! Learning to live joyfully shouldn’t be rocket science. Now, it’s not! This delightfully inspired book shows you that you have all the basic little tools you need to get back to the essentials of a balanced and happy lifestyle.
The author’s lighthearted guidance uses a combination of simple symbols, stories, facts, and quotes to compel and empower you every step of the way. This is no boring lecture from some stuffy expert. Here is an expert with colorful appeal and a way with words that keeps you reading and wanting more. From the very first page, Dianne Durante will make you feel like you’re getting handy advice from a good friend. Short, easy-to-read chapters make it simple to grasp profound insights in a snap. The activities at the end of each chapter provide practical ways you can incorporate basic concepts of communication, positive thinking, humor, and more into your daily life. Learn how a penny can transform your relationship with money; a chocolate heart can unlock secrets of caring contact and connection; an elastic band can help you develop resiliency; a pencil can hold the key to emotional release and forgiveness; a crayon can teach you to color your world; a candle can remind you to laugh often and grow old gracefully; and a seashell can inspire you to celebrate your uniqueness.
Dianne Durante is a marriage and family therapist. She is known for her innovative, interactive presentations, which combine symbols and stories to keep audiences laughing and learning to enjoy a more fulfilling life and to not feel overwhelmed by the complexities of society. She uses seven everyday items — a penny, a chocolate heart, an elastic band, a pencil, a crayon, a candle, and a seashell — to symbolize fundamental principles for joyful, balanced living.
Activities at the end of each chapter provide practical ways you can incorporate each basic concept into your daily life. Insights into communication, perspective, positive thinking, faith, creativity, and humor are just a few of the many morsels of wisdom that await you. This fun, uplifting “life guide” will keep you reading and wanting more.
“…this book has depth…”
“ Everyday Symbols for Joyful Living is fun to read, but don’t be misled by its simplicity.”
“This book has depth — practical knowledge that anyone can use to bring more happiness into their daily lives.” —Jack Canfield, Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul® series
“…feeds the heart and soul…”
“Full of tasty morsels of wisdom and inspiration. It feeds the heart and soul.”
—Marci Shimoff, Co-Author, Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul®
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Dianne Durante, Ed.S., is an expert on marriage, family, and the educational system. She has more than 30 years experience as a therapist and educator, has hosted her own radio talk show, and is the author of numerous grants and articles.
Find out more helpful information by visiting Dianne’s website
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