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Frequently Happy

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A beautiful book combining poetry, topics of self-reflection and journalling prompts to help readers find joy all around them.

I always pay attention
When a small joy grabs me
Some say easily pleased
I say, frequently happy!


Life can often be stressful. Each day might seem like a struggle to get through. You may find yourself desperate to get to the weekend, or wishing time would pass more quickly.
David Larbi is here to show you how to see beauty in the everyday and build pockets of joy, inspiration and calm into your life. Combining poetry with weekly reflections, this book is designed to help you explore your emotions, seize opportunities to grow, and find happiness all year round.

With journalling and activity prompts for every season, Frequently Happy creates space for deep self-reflection and brings motivation and gratitude to the forefront.

'Filled with such personality and contagious optimism . . . I love this book' Matt Haig
'A vital handbook for navigating the seasons of life' Candice Carty-Williams
'This book is a ray of sunshine' Fearne Cotton

© David Larbi 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Critics Review

This book is filled with such personality and such contagious optimism, which manages to be universal and quirkily specific all at once. I love this book. Look out for it because I reckon you will love it too
Matt Haig, author of THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY
Cheering and wise, but more than anything, a vital handbook for navigating the seasons of life
Candice Carty-Williams, author of QUEENIE
This book is a ray of sunshine
Fearne Cotton
We all need more David Larbi in our lives; and by that I mean love. This book was like a serving of steaming soup on the coldest of nights. It's a book to make you feel human again, and joyful for being so. With every page, my heart sang a little louder
Hollie McNish, author of NOBODY TOLD ME and SLUG
Not only a delightful dollop of happy but also encourages much needed personal reflection. It’s a spark of joy during trying times
Candice Brathwaite, author of I AM NOT YOUR BABY MOTHER
A beautiful blend of poetry and self-reflection, offering inspiration and practical prompts to help you embrace joy and calm throughout all seasons of life. It’s a must-read for anyone seeking more positivity
Ruby Dhal, author of DEAR SELF and THE PATH TO SELf-LOVE
Author David Larbi
Narrator David Larbi
Duration 2 hours and 39 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781529981742
Format Audiobook
Publisher Ebury Publishing
Genre Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Mindfulness, Modern and contemporary poetry (c 1900 onwards), Poetry by individual poets
Availability AU, GB, IE

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