Positive psychology in a nutshell : the science of happiness / Ilona Boniwell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boniwell, Ilona.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Positive psychology.

Physical Description:

xii, 202 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Maidenhead, Berkshire : Open University Press, 2012.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780335247202

0335247202

OCLC:

794814442