The WOW Book
Ways of Optimizing Well-Being
by Carla LaBella

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In her debut book, Carla LaBella invites you to explore the evolving field of positive psychology with her. She has mindfully contextualized this discussion, and written a book that is accessible and of interest to those both new to and familiar with this area of study. Part workbook, part scholarly review, she highlights WOW strategies that are linked to optimizing well-being, and shares evidence-based tips and tricks that will nudge you from knowing to doing. Get ready to explore your purpose, values, and strengths, through thought-provoking, self-reflective, and action-oriented exercises that will help you create a meaningFULL life worth living.

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Carla LaBella is a professor of psychology at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. She has gained a reputation for being an authority on positive psychology and is a sought-after speaker on this topic at the college and in her community. With over 20 years of experience teaching psychology and co-creating and teaching the ever-popular Positive Psychology course, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work. Over the years, she has received awards for her teaching and community work in suicide prevention. Her greatest joys are seeing her students soar (hundreds of stories over the years) and revelling in the many accomplishments of her boys: her husband, Demetrio, and her sons, Christian and Michael.

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Carla LaBella

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