Professor Pozzulo’s Pick (March, 2025)

 

Professor Pozzulo’s Pick (March, 2025)

The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity by Catherine A. Sanderson, Ph.D (2019, published by BenBella Books)

My take:

Are you naturally happy? If you answered “yes” to this question, Sanderson suggests that you won’t need to read her book, The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity. Although I consider myself on the “happier” side of the scale, I still read this book, and I’m so glad I did!  I’m happier that I did 😊! 

Sanderson states that our level of happiness, our physical health, and even our longevity is connected to how “we think about ourselves and our world around us”. In other words, our mindset. 

By making small changes we can improve our happiness and health (both mental and physical). And if you are wondering where to start, there are several self-assessments provided in the book to better understand your starting mindset. 

The book is chalk full of fairly, straightforward strategies and the science behind them to “shift your mindset”. Perhaps, not surprisingly, my favourite strategy was “read a book you love!”. Sanderson even cites a study that found reading for over 3 ½ hours a week can increase longevity! Count me in! 

Great chapters on aging, memory, and health. Hint: don’t give into the stereotypes! Mindset matters!

I would argue that this book is for anyone looking for strategies on how to be happier regardless of your starting point. A must-read if you are wanting to make changes to your daily life for improved well-being. 

Have you tried any of the strategies in the book? Do you think they had a positive impact on your well-being?

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2025 at 7:09 AM

    Sounds like a fantastic book for Spring reading!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2025 at 7:16 AM

    This looks like a great read! Putting it at the top of my list!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2025 at 7:17 AM

    I'm ready for a sunnier outlook as well!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2025 at 7:36 AM

    Looking forward to reading this!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2025 at 7:53 AM

    Me too!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM

    Sounds like this would be helpful for me and the clients I support.

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  7. JoannaFebruary 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM

    The book really resonated with me and hopefully, it also will with you and your clients. Joanna

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM

    These books are informative and the club is fun!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM

    Thanks for the chance for this learning:-)

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    1. Joanna PozzuloMarch 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM

      My pleasure! Hope you enjoy the books! Happy reading! Joanna

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  10. Leo GregoryMarch 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM

    Hi Joanna
    I have been happy most of my life and a recent retirement at 79 years old has created a new paradigm search to adapt to a slower pace. Thanks for doing the research work to find great reads in this wild up and down tariff war without taxing happiness.

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    1. Joanna PozzuloMarch 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM

      Hi Leo! Happy retirement! Happiness definitely is tariff free so enjoy unlimited amounts :)! Hope you enjoy the book club and this particular read. Welcome aboard! Let me know what you think of the book. I've been using some of the strategies in the book and am finding them helpful especially during these unpredictable times! Joanna

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