Happy AF (and Flourishing): Daily Practices & Awe-Spiration for a Happier Life Paperback – December 14, 2025

Happy AF (And Flourishing) is grounded in evidence-based psychology and written from clinical and lived experience, authored by licensed counselor Cassie Jewell, M.Ed., LPC, LSATP.Despite the title, this is not a profanity-filled book. The approach is straightforward, respectful, and evidence-based. The tone is honest and direct, but appropriate for a wide audience.If you’re exhausted, burned out, or tired of being told to “just think positive,” this book is for you.Happy AF (And Flourishing) isn’t about chasing constant happiness or pretending everything is fine. It’s about finding small, realistic ways to feel a little better—especially on the days when life feels heavy, unfair, or overwhelming.Written by a mental health clinician and stroke survivor, Happy AF is grounded in evidence-based practices, positive psychology, neuroscience, and clinical experience—not hype, trends, or toxic positivity. The approach is informed by years of professional experience supporting people through major life disruption, as well as lived experience.Inside, you’ll find:365+ short, doable practices designed for low-energy and high-stress daysTools drawn from evidence-based therapeutic approaches and psychological researchHelpful assessments and links to online resourcesReflections that make space for anger, grief, numbness, and emotional fatigueA realistic, research-informed approach to gratitude that doesn’t minimize painGentle structure without pressure, guilt, or “fix yourself” messagingMicroshifts that compound over time for flourishingThis is not a miracle cure.It won’t fix everything.And it won’t ask you to be grateful for trauma.Instead, Happy AF (And Flourishing) helps you notice what actually supports your wellbeing—emotionally, mentally, and physically—so you can do more of what helps and less of what harms.This book is especially for people who:Feel burned out, overwhelmed, stressed all the time, or emotionally numbAre recovering from illness, loss, or a major life disruptionDeal with a toxic or hostile environmentWant science-backed guidance that’s engaging and fluff-freePrioritize honesty and evidence over pop psychologyNeed support that respects their realityYou don’t have to feel happy all the time to flourish or live a meaningful life.You need tools that work in real life.Happy AF (And Flourishing) is evidence-based, experience-informed, and written for real life. Read more