FlourishFrom the author of the International Bestseller Authentic Happiness. In this groundbreaking book, one of the world's foremost academic psychologists - and founder of the Positive Psychology movement - offers a new theory on what makes people flourish and how to truly get the most out of life. Flourish is a fascinating evolution of Seligman's thinking, and offers inspiring stories of Positive Psychology in action - innovative schools that add resilience to their curricula; a new theory of success and intelligence; and evidence on how positive physical health can turn medicine on its head. Building on his game-changing work on optimism, motivation and character, Seligman shows us how to flourish and bring well-being into both our personal lives and society as a whole. Wellbeing is a way of thinking that the new coalition government is taking very seriously indeed. |
Contents
Creating Your Happiness Positive | |
The Dirty Little Secret of Drugs and Therapy | |
Versus Puzzles | |
Teaching WellBeing The Magic of MAPP | |
Positive Education Teaching WellBeing | |
GRIT Character and Achievement A | |
GRITs Benefits | |
Turning Trauma into Growth | |
Time | |
Positive Physical Health The Biology | |
The Politics and Economics of WellBeing | |
Signature Strengths Test | |
Thanks and Acknowledgments | |
Index | |
Other editions - View all
Flourish: A New Understanding of Happiness and Wellbeing: The practical ... Martin Seligman No preview available - 2011 |
Flourish: A New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being - and how to ... Martin E. P. Seligman No preview available - 2011 |
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