Positive Psychology For Dummies

Use the principles of positive psychology to recognise your full potential in all areas of your life
Why do some people achieve greater success and happiness than others? The key is in the way they think. Explore the science of positive psychology and discover how you can apply its principles and theories to build a better life for yourself and those around you. This practical guide arms you with all the skills and strategies you need to recognise your strengths, alter your thinking and manage difficult emotions effectively to achieve greater success, health and happiness.
Get to grips with the basic concepts of positive psychology – explore the origins and emerging research areas of the science, understand what it means to be positive and how to alter your thinking to achieve it
Always look on the bright side – discover what positive psychology can do for you and how to apply simple strategies to add value to everyday life and achieve greater happiness, health and fulfilment
Apply the power of positive psychology to work, rest and play – discover how to build happy, lasting relationships, use simple strategies for positive parenting and get the best out of your career, colleagues or employees in the workplace
Adopt positive psychology for life – create your own personal happiness programme and make positive long–term changes to build a better future for yourself and those around you
Open the book and find:
The latest research in the field of positive psychology
Strategies to deal with difficult times and emotions effectively
Expert advice on being mindful
Guidance on living with purpose and making your mark on the world
Tips on using positive communication to build happy relationships
Ways to discover what really makes you happy
Novel ways to use your strengths
Top activitie s for creating positivity

Nota biograficzna:

Averil Leimon is a leadership psychologist and international business coach who uses positive psychology on a daily basis. She is a founder member of the Association for Coaching and is one of the top ten coaches in the UK. Gladeana McMahon is a leading transformational and personal development coach and Vice President and Life Fellow of the Association for Coaching. She was named as one of the UK′s top ten coaches by the Independent on Sunday and Sunday Observer.

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Use the principles of positive psychology to recognise your full potential in all areas of your life
Why do some people achieve greater success and happiness than others? The key is in the way they think. Explore the science of positive psychology and discover how you can apply its principles and theories to build a better life for yourself and those around you. This practical guide arms you with all the skills and strategies you need to recognise your strengths, alter your thinking and manage difficult emotions effectively to achieve greater success, health and happiness.
Get to grips with the basic concepts of positive psychology – explore the origins and emerging research areas of the science, understand what it means to be positive and how to alter your thinking to achieve it
Always look on the bright side – discover what positive psychology can do for you and how to apply simple strategies to add value to everyday life and achieve greater happiness, health and fulfilment
Apply the power of positive psychology to work, rest and play – discover how to build happy, lasting relationships, use simple strategies for positive parenting and get the best out of your career, colleagues or employees in the workplace
Adopt positive psychology for life – create your own personal happiness programme and make positive long& #8211;term changes to build a better future for yourself and those around you
Open the book and find:
The latest research in the field of positive psychology
Strategies to deal with difficult times and emotions effectively
Expert advice on being mindful
Guidance on living with purpose and making your mark on the world
Tips on using positive communication to build happy relationships
Ways to discover what really makes you happy
Novel ways to use your strengths
Top activities for creating positivity