TY  - BOOK
AU  - Boniwell,Ilona
TI  - Positive psychology in a nutshell: the science of happiness 
SN  - 9780335262182
AV  - BF204.6 .B66 2012
U1  - 150.198 23
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Maidenhead, Berkshire
PB  - Open University Press
KW  - Positive psychology
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1. What is Positive Psychology? -- 2. Your Emotions and You -- 3. Optimism and Hope -- 4. Living in Flow -- 5. Happiness and Subjective Well-being -- 6. Is Happiness Necessary or Sufficient? The Concept of Eudaimonic Well-being -- 7. Meaning in Making: Values, Motivation and Life Goals -- 8. Time in Our Lives -- 9. Positive Psychology and Life Complexities and Challenges -- 10. The Freedom of Choice and How to Survive it -- 11. The Positive Psychology of Strengths -- 12. Love -- 13. Positive Psychology Interventions -- 14. Putting it into Practice -- 15. The Future of Positive Psychology
N2  - When you hear the words 'positive psychology' or 'science of well-being', do you wonder what it's all about? Discover the latest research findings and thinking on the topics of happiness, flow, optimism, motivation, character strengths, love and more. The book provides a breadth of information about positive psychology with a pinch of critical commentary, and practical tips and tools throughout on how to practice so that you flourish. It is written in an accessible and engaging style with light-hearted illustrations. The third edition of this bestselling book has been updated throughout with recent studies and new topics which include mindfulness, mindset, resilience interventions, positive leadership and well-being at work
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