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Learned Optimism How To Change Your Mind

by Martin E Seligman

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You can significantly improve your life — starting today — with the power of

Learned Optimism

In this groundbreaking national bestseller, Martin E.P. Seligman shows you how to chart a new approach to living with "flexible optimism." Drawing from more than twenty years of clinical research, Dr. Seligman outlines easy-to-follow techniques that have helped thousands of people rise above pessimism and the depression that accompanies negative thoughts and build a life of rewards and lasting happiness. Learned Optimism shows you how to:

  • recognize your "explanatory style" — what to say to yourself when you experience set-backs — and how it influences your life
  • boost your mood and your immune system — with healthful thoughts
  • help your children to practice the thought patterns that encourage optimism
  • break the "I-give-up" habit with Dr. Seligman's ABC techniques
  • change your interior dialogue and experience the astonishing positive results

Synopsis:

Renowned psychologist Martin Seligman reveals how our mindset can impact daily life. In clear and accessible terms, he explains how to dramatically change your life by changing your attitude.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [293]-303) and index.
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Table of Contents

Two ways of looking at life — Learning to be helpless — Explaining misfortune — Ultimate pessimism — How you think, how you feel — Success at work — Children and parents: the origins of optimism — School — Sports — Health — Politics, religion, and culture: a new psychohistory — The optimistic life — Helping your child escape pessimism — The optimistic organization — Flexible optimism.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780671019112
Subtitle:
How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
Introduction:
Seligman, Martin E. P.
Author:
Seligman, Martin
Author:
Seligman, Martin E. P.
Publisher:
Free Press
Location:
New York, N.Y.
Subject:
Motivational
Subject:
Self-realization
Subject:
Optimism
Subject:
Personal Growth - General
Subject:
Motivational & Inspirational
Subject:
General Self-Help
Copyright:
1998
Edition Number:
2nd ed.
Edition Description:
B102
Series Volume:
no.25
Publication Date:
19980301
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.3125 in 10.99 oz
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