And THEN I'll Be Happy!: Stop Sabotaging Your Happiness and Put Your Own Life First [Bargain Price] [Paperback]

Kristen Houghton (Author), Dr. Janet Taylor (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 22, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0762754338 | Edition: First

This book is for anyone who’s ever sacrificed her own happiness trying to make someone else happy . . . who’s assigned her happiness, one more time, to some future date “in a galaxy far, far away.” It’s no big deal, happiness can wait. And—duh—it does.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Any woman who wants to find out how she may be sabotaging her happiness needs this book!”

—Carolyn Chambers Clark, Ed.D., author of Living Well with Anxiety and Living Well with Menopause

 

“Remember Goldilocks and the Three Bears? Nothing was ever good enough for that girl! A master observer of women and relationships, Kristen Houghton uses her funny, warm, and deeply engaging style to open us up to the ways that we, as women, chronically postpone and deny our own happiness. As a clinical psychologist, I constantly see women in states of depression, low self-esteem, and body hatred. I am grateful to Kristen, who masterfully gets past our defensiveness to show us new ways to discover self-acceptance, inner peace and happiness. Thank you, Kristen, for your groundbreaking book. It’s about time someone addressed the concerns felt deeply in our hearts and showed us innovative, insightful ways to heal them! This book is a must read for any woman who puts herself last on her exhaustive ‘to do’ list.”

—Maria Rago, PhD, Clinical Director, Rago & Associates Counseling Center; psychological consultant for women’s issues

 

“Kristen Houghton is truly an inspiring writer, one whose ‘girlfriend therapy’ is the best kind of advice any woman can receive. She is candid, up-to-the minute on what today’s woman needs, and spices up her prose with a humor we can all use in our lives. Her writing is unparalleled in this arena, and her advice motivates her readers. All women need to read this book, and read it now! It is fresh, and filled with solid advice for anyone who has, as Kristen Houghton so perfectly writes, found happiness to be elusive in their lives.” 

—Diane Lang, MSW, adjunct professor of psychology, Montclair State University; therapist, Livingston Institute of Psychology; author of Baby Steps: The Path from Motherhood to Career

 

“Kristen Houghton’s writing thrives as she creates compelling articles for her nationally syndicated Relationship column. Her insight into relationship problems and their solutions is brilliant! Humorous, realistic, and right on the mark, she is the best relationship writer out there.”

—Greg Archer, San Francisco Examiner

 

“Kristen’s heartfelt perspectives are seasoned with frankness and wisdom, yet are boldly refreshing. Her advice, when heeded, will help you revive a relationship, reinvent your life, and make positive changes! This book on women and happiness is one I recommend wholeheartedly. It is an insightful, wonderful dose of reality. Great writing!”

—Bill Mitchell, the 7 Day Detective, author of The More You Know: Getting the Evidence and Support You Need to Investigate a Troubled Relationship

 

“With a sharp, witty persona, Kristen Houghton tackles relationship building with humor. Her material is at times eye-popping, getting her message and guidance across with a juicy tone that garners attention. I suspect we’ll be hearing a lot from her in 2009 as we all battle the recession, try to keep a handle on our relationships, and attempt to keep a smile on our faces.”

—Judy Martin, Emmy–award winning broadcast journalist, reporter for National Public Radio; writer/radio anchor at CNBC Radio

 

“Kristen Houghton is a brilliant writer who always writes timely and informative features. I look forward to reading her column on a daily basis—I never know what the articles are going to be about, but I know I can always expect a clever and entertaining story written by an expert in the field. Writing a book that encourages women to attain their goals and find their own happiness was the next logical step for Kristen. Her book is a definite must read!”  

—Danielle Duff, columnist, Washington Examiner

From the Author

While writing this book, I felt a tremendous link not only to the women I interviewed for it, but also to the millions of women worldwide whose lives consist of one sacrifice after another for other people. We are incredible and strong but we need to focus on our own lives as priority number one. If I can get only one message across to all these women this would be it: Stop sabotaging your happiness and put your own life first!

I have kept in touch with the women who were kind enough and brave enough to share their stories with my readers. The positive changes they made are inspiring to me. A successful life is measured not by depleting your own resources and living only for others, but by cherishing yourself as a person and living life on your own terms.

I hope that this book allows you to see that any type of positive change must begin with you alone and that putting your own goals and dreams first is not selfish.You are worthy of living the kind of life you want to live. That is being a successful woman.

All happiness always in all ways!
Kristen Houghton

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: GPP Life; First edition (December 22, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762754338
• ASIN: B005DIB530
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,211,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kristen Houghton is the author of the following top-selling books:

And Then I'll Be Happy!
Stop Sabotaging Your Happiness and Put Your Own Life First

No Woman Diets Alone -
There's Always a Man Behind Her Eating a Doughnut

Nourishing Thoughts- The Little Book of Wise Sayings

Remember, Hetty? (a short story)

The first book in her new Catherine Harlow, P.I. detective series,
is in pre-publication.*
*© copyright 2013 Kristen Houghton all rights reserved

Her short story, "The Shuttle Bus Man-A Tale of Terror" appears in the recently released print version, The Horror Zine Anthology.
Poems of horror are featured in The Horror Zine Magazine Spring 2013.

Book reviews for Kristen Houghton:

"No Woman Diets Alone - There's Always a Man Behind Her Eating a Doughnut"
is the book to buy in 2012. A funny, irreverent romp through
marital misadventures told completely tongue-in-cheek by Kristen Houghton,
the best new humor writer we've read in a long time! Fresh and
charmingly funny! Houghton takes relationships to a new level of
hilarity. A savvy, sexy, sophisticated fun read."
WRITERS REVIEW

"Fresh and fun! Houghton brings couples humor into the 21st
century and we are thrilled!" Houston Chronicle

"A terrific satire on relationships! Very appealing to readers."
Kirkus Reviews

"With an endearingly lovable couple as a guide,
"No Woman Diets Alone" is a gem of a little book
that will have you laughing out-loud as you follow
all the fearless adventures of modern marriage.
Told in easy-reading individual stories, each
chapter relates hilarious situations that, though
exaggerated, have a kernel of truth in them.
Kristen Houghton is a wonderful humorist and storyteller!"
Maria Rago, Shut Up Skinny Bitches

"Kristen Houghton has written a book that takes a sassy,
deliciously funny look at marriage and relationships.
Brava Kristen!" The Book Press

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"And Then I'll Be Happy!" is ranked among the top
100 books of 2011 and 2012.It has been highly recommended and
praised by Dr. Janet Taylor, prominent NYC psychiatrist and
NBC "TODAY Show" correspondent. A must-read!
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"Nourishing Thoughts" nurtures the soul! LA Revew
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"Remember, Hetty?"
"An excellent young adult short story written by a master
story-teller..." GulfCoast Magazine, humorist, and freelance writer. She blogs for The Huffington Post and writes a weekly column for the innovative TwoDayMag.com. Kristen is also a contributing monthly writer for Kalon Women Magazine.


Under the name CK Houghton, Kristen writes "nice little horror
stories" guaranteed to make you check your locks and look under
the bed before going to sleep. Her collection of short horror
tales is due to be published in Summer 2013.

Her portfolio includes writing weekly column for twodaymag.com,
blogging for The Huffington Post,contributing to More Magazine,the
San Francisco Examiner,Women,and The HorrorZine, as well as interviews
and reviews for HBO documentaries, OWN-The Oprah Winfrey
Network, and The Style Channel.

She appears regularly on TV, radio, and internet shows
as a lifestyle and humor commentator.

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Kristen is a philanthropist and tireless advocate for BroadwayBarks,
North Shore Animal League (a no kill shelter), BroadwayCares Equity
Fights Aids, and St. Jude Thanks and Giving. She is also involved as
an empowerment mentor for the International Women's Health Coalition.

A California girl at heart, she and her husband, Alan reside in
the New York City area which is "magical".

For more about Kristen, her books and short stories, please visit www.kristenhoughton.com/

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Key to Finding Your Own Happiness February 16, 2010

By M. K. LaFrance

Format:Paperback

When I received this book from Kristen I immediately began to feel like I was holding a lucky talisman in my hands that would give me the keys to finding my own happiness. It gave me the validation and the permission to begin to pursue happiness in my life on my own terms and I couldn't put it down until I'd read it completely! This book is not to be missed by any woman who wonders what she could be doing differently to make her life as fulfilling and complete as possible.

- Kate LaFrance, Publisher
Hartford Woman Online
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And THEN I'll Be Happy!: Stop Sabotaging Your Happiness and Put Your Own Life First

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A "little Talmud" of wisdom for women--and men! January 23, 2010

By Benjamin A. Kamin

Format:Paperback

Kristen Houghton's book is thoroughly readable, spirited, in touch with 21st century modalities--and just downright practical. It really charges women to take responsibility for their spiritual and personal well-being. But it also is reasonable about what women today face, from within and without. This is a truly worthwhile guide to living from a thoughtful and caring writer and participant in life.