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Frequently Happy

52 Mindful Moments to Bring Hope and Joy

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Frequently Happy

By: David Larbi
Narrated by: David Larbi
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Brought to you by Penguin.

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

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Critic reviews

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)
All stars
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A beautiful, honest, and meaningful read

This book was *exactly* what I needed. It's heartwarming, insightful, and so genuinely helpful — the kind of book that leaves you feeling seen, understood, and gently changed. The writing is beautiful in its simplicity: clear, honest, and deeply human.

What I loved most is how it offers valuable perspectives without ever being preachy or complicated. Like listening to someone wise, kind, and real.

I often use David’s words - “not every day is good, but there is good in every day.’This book captures that spirit perfectly. It reminds you to look gently at life — even the hard parts — and to keep finding the light in small moments.

Thank you, David Latin, for creating something so meaningful. This book will stay with me for a long time — and I’ll be recommending it to everyone.

I loved listening to David’s voice and found myself listening to bits over and over to capture them. Thank you for writing this. I will share it!

Heart warming, amazing and so insightful.

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such a calming voice and beautiful words! i don't usually like "positive encouragement", because i often feel it slightly toxic. but this book brightend my day and felt genuinly encouraging without judgement.

a delight

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Loved this! Easy enjoyable and refreshingly true! I have recommended this book a few times now! I guess I know a lot of people who need it! :)

Great book!

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