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It's Your Little Red Wagon... 6 Core Strengths For Navigating Your Path To The Good Life: Embrace The Power Of Positive Psychology And Live Your Dreams!

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"It's Your Little Red Wagon" is an absolute must-have for anyone's self-help collection. As a psychologist in clinical practice, I am frequently asked to recommend books to complement the work being done in therapy. Rarely does a book come along that satisfies the needs of both the professional and the lay personal alike. Dr Sharon Esonis has supplied a first-rate addition to my cache. Not only does this easily read and understood book provide straight-forward strategies for empowering individuals to reach their own, unique goals, but it does so in a way that is clear, concise, and in plain language.

"It's Your Little Red Wagon" outlines six distinct, core strengths (optimism, courage, persistence, enthusiasm, living in the present, and resilience), each highlighted in its own chapter so that the reader can focus on one or more strength in an effort to promote growth in any of his or her chosen areas. The book does not have to be read cover to cover or front to back to be helpful. As a clinician, I am pleased to be able to encourage my clients who are reluctant to read an entire work the opportunity to focus on one core strength at a time. The descriptions and accessible examples in each chapter lay out a practical and manageable path for forward momentum. Dr. Esonis writes with such enthusiasm that the reader cannot help but begin to experience her contagious hope and power to push forward no matter how discouraged or stuck one may have felt at the start.

The burgeoning field of Positive Psychology has found a champion in Dr. Esonis. In this can-do book, she prescribes just the right dose of the tried and true, research-based strategies of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She mixes in a touch of humor, a liberal measure of famous quotes and poems, popular movie references to supplement the learning process, and some written homework for good balance. As a whole, "It's Your Little Red Wagon" provides those essential building blocks for developing a strong sense of self that is mindful, confident, and positive.

Bravo to Dr. Esonis for "It's Your Little Red Wagon." I have already recommended this excellent book to my clients and to my colleagues. In truth, we can all benefit from the lessons in this fine work.

"Having a plan" and "working a plan" are major keys to mastering success in our lives. Dr. Sharon's book combines the psychological and biological, with motivating "wisdom of the ages".

Graced with humor and a common sense approach, I found this an enlightening read and great reference manual. With easy to use tools and techniques, this book has the potential to help you in creating that successful life - starting immediately!

I have read two chapters of It's Your Little Red Wagon (so far) and enthusiastically recommend it. It is a quick, easy read, which is not to suggest it is simplistic, but written in a style that is very readable. The author provides multiple tools including relaxation techniques, self-assessment guides, motivational quotes, and resources for additional study. The wide variety of suggestions allows any reader to find the appropriate solution to suit their individual style and need. Similarly, the division of the book into specific "core strengths" allows the reader to prioritize and choose the sequence with which they prefer to read...so useful, versatile, and practical. Dr. Esonis has definitely created a valuable guide to "navigating your path to the good life."

"It's Your Little Red Wagon" provided me with some great ideas to approach certain situations in life more positively. I've read similar books and I found this one to be the most enlightening and inspirational. I highly recommend!

I have read a lot of motivational self-help books, and I love "It's Your Little Red Wagon". It is a great book for anyone who is trying to live in the present, be a happier person and continue to look at life in a more positive way. The quotes throughout the entire book are inspirational and serve as constant reminders of how to approach many situations or problems positively and optimistically. Dr. Esonis has an infectious writing style that combines wit and enthusiasm with a direct no nonsense approach. She is full of liveliness and pep, and you can't help but feel energized after reading her book.

The concepts are practical and easy to understand - things anyone can do. You'll feel empowered to live a better life, and you learn the skills needed to start feeling good again. Dr. Esonis teaches you how to change your attitude and take responsibility for the direction your life is going. I love all the encouraging quotes, uplifting stories, and resources that help motivate you to turn your dreams into realities. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to take control of their life and improve their disposition.