New Year's resolutions have never been easier to keep than with Better Each Day. Its hundreds of tips add up to a big impact on well-being. Using the latest scientific findings from experts in the fields of nutrition, mental health, fitness, and psychology, respected journalist Jessica Cassity presents 365 proven and easy-to-achieve tips for feeling more confident, getting fit, clearing away worry and fear, improving relationships, and much more. Readers can work the tips day by day, or dip in and out of the book at will. With fascinating facts on the science behind self-improvement, this is an engaging and inspiring read perfect for anyone looking to feel healthier, and, of course, happier!
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"With one idea per page the information is designed to be digested piecemeal--as an ongoing reminder that improving your health can be part of your everyday life." -- Martha Stewart Living
"Chock-full of fitness, health, nutrition, relationship, and just general feel-good advice." -- Shape magazine
"In Better Each Day: 365 Expert Tips for a Healthier, Happier You, author Jessica Cassity gives you enough techniques and tips to help boost your happiness and well-being every single day for an entire year." -- SELF magazine
"While covering health and wellness for magazines and newspapers, Jessica Cassity compiled a treasure trove of research-backed advice on how to live a happier, healthier, more fulfilling and less stressful life." -- Oprah.com
"Chock-full of fitness, health, nutrition, relationship, and just general feel-good advice." -- Shape magazine
"In Better Each Day: 365 Expert Tips for a Healthier, Happier You, author Jessica Cassity gives you enough techniques and tips to help boost your happiness and well-being every single day for an entire year." -- SELF magazine
"While covering health and wellness for magazines and newspapers, Jessica Cassity compiled a treasure trove of research-backed advice on how to live a happier, healthier, more fulfilling and less stressful life." -- Oprah.com
About the Author
Jessica Cassity is a health reporter whose articles have appeared in Prevention and the New York Times, among other publications. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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Jessica Cassity is a health reporter whose articles have appeared in Prevention and the New York Times, among other publications. She lives in Portland, OR.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I discovered this book just in time for the holidays. I bought it for all the women who work in my shop and I'm excited to see what they learn from it. The book is inviting and engaging, and the suggestions for improving your life are easy to do. Some of my favorite tips explain why it's okay to eat chocolate. Many are ideas I've heard before, but I love knowing the science that backs them up. I plan to give this book to all my friends as the perfect birthday gift for starting a new year of healthy living and eating more chocolate!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Jessica's book is so well written and organized to impact each day getting better than the day before. I like using the book as sort of pot-luck by just opening it to a random page and implementing that tip for the day.
Cheers from Carol in Laramie!
Cheers from Carol in Laramie!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Academic experts & studies reinforce and give credence to the tips.
January 4, 2012
By Nbot
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
You know if Andrew Weil is quoted on the cover it must be good!
What sets this book apart for me, is having the academic experts or studies to reinforce and give credence to the tips.
Its frustrating to read know-it-all self-help experts that aren't relying on any empirical justification for their theories; I think that's why many of the tips in this book do resonate so well--they are reinforced by case studies or experts in an academic discipline, not some guru's mere opinion.
One thing I would have liked is if the book included citations to the studies, but the editors probably nixed these in the interest of keeping the pages brief & tidy.
Generally I'm not one to purchase or read a book like this, but have enjoyed leafing through the tips and even though I've heard some of the tips previously (& not "all" of the tips are for me), having a study to reinforce the concepts gives some good food to chew on, and easy tips to impact your life for the better.
Take Tip 5 for example:
"Loud conversations and heaping platters of food are two cornerstones of family-style dinners. Unfortunately, having all of that food so close at hand makes going back for seconds, or thirds, feel less like a choice than an inevitability.
To test this idea, scientists at Cornell University recently measured the amount of food consumed when eaters sat in front of or away from serving dishes. Not surprisingly, when the food was out of sight, it was also out of mind, though the degree to which the serving style influenced eating was astounding. Without the temptation within arm's reach, participants ate 20 to 29 percent less than they did when the extra helpings were in front of them. To host family dinners that don't result in aching bellies, cut down on mindless munching by serving food away from the dinner table."
What sets this book apart for me, is having the academic experts or studies to reinforce and give credence to the tips.
Its frustrating to read know-it-all self-help experts that aren't relying on any empirical justification for their theories; I think that's why many of the tips in this book do resonate so well--they are reinforced by case studies or experts in an academic discipline, not some guru's mere opinion.
One thing I would have liked is if the book included citations to the studies, but the editors probably nixed these in the interest of keeping the pages brief & tidy.
Generally I'm not one to purchase or read a book like this, but have enjoyed leafing through the tips and even though I've heard some of the tips previously (& not "all" of the tips are for me), having a study to reinforce the concepts gives some good food to chew on, and easy tips to impact your life for the better.
Take Tip 5 for example:
"Loud conversations and heaping platters of food are two cornerstones of family-style dinners. Unfortunately, having all of that food so close at hand makes going back for seconds, or thirds, feel less like a choice than an inevitability.
To test this idea, scientists at Cornell University recently measured the amount of food consumed when eaters sat in front of or away from serving dishes. Not surprisingly, when the food was out of sight, it was also out of mind, though the degree to which the serving style influenced eating was astounding. Without the temptation within arm's reach, participants ate 20 to 29 percent less than they did when the extra helpings were in front of them. To host family dinners that don't result in aching bellies, cut down on mindless munching by serving food away from the dinner table."
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Book!!
Chock full of nifty ideas-use all of them, sum of them, in order, or not in order!!
Would Def. recommend!!
Would Def. recommend!!
Published 3 months ago by Scirion7
2.0 out of 5 stars
Very repetitive
If you read Whole Living, Self, Redbook, Real Simple, "O" or any other self-help publications, none of this is very helpful. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Virginia Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
New Year, New Me
Jessica Cassity's inspiring debut book provides truly helpful tips that can be easily applied by just about anyone to live a happier, healthier, more fulfilled life. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Alyssa Way
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a must have!
This is my kind of book! I'm a full time working mom with not much spare time. I'm always looking for ways to improve my life but don't have hours to read or stay up-to-date on... Read more
Published 16 months ago by L Galaites
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect gift for moms, sisters, aunts and friends
I bought this book for many of my relatives and friends- and one for myself as well. It is the perfect gift for birthdays or for the new year. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Erin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Go on, get happy!
Sometimes you need a gentle reminder that the glass is actually half-full, that the way you think going into a situation will change what you get out of it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by L. Emery
5.0 out of 5 stars
Self-improvement made manageable - perfect gift idea
This is the first self-improvement book I've bought and actually read. Rather than simply author-as-expert, I like that Jessica Cassity instead delivers dozens and dozens of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by M. Walker
3.0 out of 5 stars
Long time reader
This book would probably be very helpful to someone who never reads anything about self improvement or staying healthy. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Brenda Lynn
