Positive Psychology For Dummies

Bol Partner

Why do some people achieve greater success and happiness than others? The key is positive psychology. For most of its history, psychology has focused mainly on the darker side of human behaviour - depression, anxiety, psychosis and psychopathic behaviour. 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. Why do some people achieve greater success and happiness than others? The key is positive psychology. For most of its history, psychology has focused mainly on the darker side of human behaviour - depression, anxiety, psychosis and psychopathic behaviour. In 1998, Martin Seligman became president of the American Psychological Association and inspired a movement to focus on the positives in human behaviour. Positive Psychology For Dummies: Taps into the burgeoning media focus on happiness and positive mental attitude Provides key information on the origins, theory, methods, practitioners and results of positive psychology Demonstrates how to understand what makes you tick, how to hone positive emotions and how to use positive philosophy for success in both your personal and working lives. Is perfect for a wide audience, from those wanting to get more out of their life, to psychology students or counsellors About the author Gladeana McMahon is co-author of Performance Coaching For Dummies. She is regarded as one of the UK’s top ten coaches. Averil Leimon is co-author of Performance Coaching For Dummies. She is a business psychologist and a leading UK leadership coach.

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Why do some people achieve greater success and happiness than others? The key is positive psychology.br/br/For most of its history, psychology has focused mainly on the darker side of human behaviour - depression, anxiety, psychosis and psychopathic behaviour. In 1998, Martin Seligman became president of the American Psychological Association and inspired a movement to focus on the positives in human behaviour.br/br/Positive Psychology For Dummies:bulletlistbulletTaps into the burgeoning media focus on happiness and positive mental attitudebulletProvides key information on the origins, theory, methods, practitioners and results of positive psychologybulletDemonstrates how to understand what makes you tick, how to hone positive emotions and how to use positive philosophy for success in both your personal and working lives.bulletIs perfect for a wide audience, from those wanting to get more out of their life, to psychology students or counsellors/bulletlistbr/br/About the authorbr/br/boldGladeana McMahon/bold is co-author of Performance Coaching For Dummies. She is regarded as one of the UK"s top ten coaches.br/boldAveril Leimon/bold is co-author of Performance Coaching For Dummies. She is a business psychologist and a leading UK leadership coach.