Positivity Barbara Fredrickson

Name: Positivity By Barbara Fredrickson
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Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson

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Drawing on more than twenty years of scientific research into positive emotions, the author shows us that attaining positivity is not about striving to be an annoyingly and unnaturally cheerful 'Pollyanna'. It is about putting into practice the '3-to-1 ratio' of positive to negative emotions.

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Positivity: Groundbreaking Research to Release Your Inner Optimist and Thrive by Barbara Fredrickson

Drawing on more than twenty years of scientific research into positive emotions, world renowned researcher Dr Barbara Fredrickson shows us that attaining positivity is not about striving to be an annoyingly and unnaturally cheerful 'Pollyanna'. Rather, it is about putting into practice the '3-to-1 ratio' of positive to negative emotions, the crucial tipping point that will enable you to embark on an 'upward spiral' towards a healthier, more vibrant, and flourishing life.

Positivity Reviews

Written by one of the most influential contributors to this new perspective in science, Positivity is full of deep insights about human behaviour as well as useful suggestions for how to apply them in everyday life. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Author of Flow The first time I heard Barb Fredrickson speak, the famous psychologist sitting next to me said, 'That's the real thing!' This book, like Barb, is the 'Real Thing': It's the perfect blend of sound science and wise advice on how to become happier. Barbara Fredrickson is the genius of the positive psychology movement. Martin E. P. Seligman - Author of Authentic Happiness

About Barbara Fredrickson

Dr Barbara Fredrickson is Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology and principal investigator of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a leading scholar within social psychology, affective science, and positive psychology.

Additional information

Sku

GOR001898171

ISBN 13

9781851687381

ISBN 10

1851687386

Title

Positivity: Groundbreaking Research to Release Your Inner Optimist and Thrive by Barbara Fredrickson

Author

Barbara Fredrickson

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Oneworld Publications

Year published

2010-01-01

Number of pages

277

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N/A

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