Laughing Guide to a Better Life

Isaac Prilleltensky is the former dean of the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Miami, where he is currently professor of educational and psychological studies and vice provost for institutional culture. He is the author of ten books and the recipient of awards by the National Newspaper Association for his humor writing; and from the divisions of community and counseling psychology from the American Psychological Association for his scholarly work. Ora Prilleltensky earned her doctorate in counseling psychology at OISE at the University of Toronto and has taught at Victoria University in Australia, Vanderbilt University and the University of Miami. She has also practiced in university counseling centers, schools, and rehabilitation settings in Canada and Australia.

• PrefaceAcknowledgementsChapter 1: Ease into a Better LifeThe Learning SideI CAN modelThe Laughing SideUnited in JudgmentParental FitnessTaming TemptationsPlanning InterruptusChapter 2: Mastering Awareness to Improve Yourself The Learning SideKnow YourselfKnow the IssueThe Laughing SidePatriotismThe Chutzpah DiariesPet Friendly FloridaLow Expectations Informed IndecisionsMeat Eaters Suddenly Go Vegetarian Chapter 3- Mastering Interactions to Improve Your RelationshipsThe Learning SideConnect CommunicateThe Laughing Side Empathy and Chutzpah Evolution of Thank YouInTRUMPetation of Historical EventsChapter 4- Mastering Cues To Improve Your SurroundingsThe Learning SideRead the CuesChange the CuesThe Laughing SideThe Meaning of Sexy Context is EverythingHow to Fix EducationChapter 5- Mastering a Plan to Make It StickThe Learning SideMake a PlanMake it StickThe Laughing SideClichésClutterNotesAbout the Authors

What a gem of a book. Serious and fun, sophisticated and accessible, academically rigorous and practical. But be forewarned: Do not read this book in libraries, in quiet cars on trains, or around people who're asleep. You're going to be making excessive noise as you LOL on your way to a happier life