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Think positive, look at the silver lining, be optimistic - these are advice we¿re able to give ourselves when we¿re down, so why is it that we still don¿t feeling better or happier? Be Happy, Always answers the questions we have about happiness, with happiness guru Xandria Ooi breaking down complex philosophies into instantly relatable wisdom that can help you lift yourself up, making bad days better and good days brighter.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter One: Understanding Happiness and Unhappiness
Chapter Two: Fulfilment in Love and Relationships
Chapter Three: Communicating Positively with Difficult People
Chapter Four: Letting Go of Anger and Negative Emotions
Chapter Five: Living with Joy, Positivity and Gratitude
Acknowledgements 218
About the Author 221
About the author
Xandria Ooi is a journalist, host and speaker who grew up in one of the sunniest parts of the world, Malaysia. Her writing career started in high school and continued through university, where she penned articles and was a columnist with The Star Publications, the leading English newspaper in Malaysia
When it was time to decide on a career path after graduating from the University of Melbourne with a degree in International Trade and Marketing, Xandria chose the path less conventional. She continued to write and challenged herself by hosting and producing regional television programs. When Malaysia’s first women’s station, CapitalFM was launched, Xandria produced and hosted a breakfast show with interviews and stories that served as a platform to empowering women.
With the instinctive ability of telling stories that inspire and connect with people, in 2016 Xandria began producing and releasing daily inspirational videos on YouTube and Facebook. Xandria's videos on happiness resonated with millions all over the world, earning her the title "Happiness Guru".
Xandria currently has a 30-day happiness program that is available online and she travels to teach workshops and provide speaking engagements. She is happily married to musician Yuri Wong, and credits her wisdom to the most incredible human being she knows─her mom, Suzen Ho.
Foreword
Facebook stats as of May 2018:
- 647,000 followers
- Her highest ranked video has 6.2 million views, 100,000 shares, and 5000 comments
- Twelve of her videos have over one million views (None of the videos were boosted)
- Core audiences from these countries: United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, and Indonesia
Instagram stats as of May 2018:
- 54,800 followers
- 150,000 impressions a week
