- Paperback: 277 pages
- Publisher: Oneworld Publications (1 Jan 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1851687386
- ISBN-13: 978-1851687381
- Product Dimensions: 22.2 x 14.6 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 344,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Written by one of the most influential contributors to this new perspective in science, Positivity is full of deep insights about human behaviour as well as useful suggestions for how to apply them in everyday life. --Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Author of Flow
The first time I heard Barb Fredrickson speak, the famous psychologist sitting next to me said, 'That's the real thing!' This book, like Barb, is the 'Real Thing': It's the perfect blend of sound science and wise advice on how to become happier. Barbara Fredrickson is the genius of the positive psychology movement. --Martin E. P. Seligman - Author of Authentic Happiness
Written by one of the most influential contributors to this new perspective in science, Positivity is full of deep insights about human behaviour as well as useful suggestions for how to apply them in everyday life. --Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Author of Flow<br /><br />The first time I heard Barb Fredrickson speak, the famous psychologist sitting next to me said, 'That's the real thing!' This book, like Barb, is the 'Real Thing': It's the perfect blend of sound science and wise advice on how to become happier. Barbara Fredrickson is the genius of the positive psychology movement. --Martin E. P. Seligman - Author of Authentic Happiness
The first time I heard Barb Fredrickson speak, the famous psychologist sitting next to me said, 'That's the real thing!' This book, like Barb, is the 'Real Thing': It's the perfect blend of sound science and wise advice on how to become happier. Barbara Fredrickson is the genius of the positive psychology movement. --Martin E. P. Seligman - Author of Authentic Happiness
Written by one of the most influential contributors to this new perspective in science, Positivity is full of deep insights about human behaviour as well as useful suggestions for how to apply them in everyday life. --Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Author of Flow<br /><br />The first time I heard Barb Fredrickson speak, the famous psychologist sitting next to me said, 'That's the real thing!' This book, like Barb, is the 'Real Thing': It's the perfect blend of sound science and wise advice on how to become happier. Barbara Fredrickson is the genius of the positive psychology movement. --Martin E. P. Seligman - Author of Authentic Happiness
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Drawing on more than twenty years of scientific research into positive emotions, world renowned researcher Dr Barbara Fredrickson shows us that attaining positivity is not about striving to be an annoyingly and unnaturally cheerful 'Pollyanna'. Rather, it is about putting into practice the '3-to-1 ratio' of positive to negative emotions, the crucial tipping point that will enable you to embark on an 'upward spiral' towards a healthier, more vibrant, and flourishing life.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found the book very inspiring. I found I could apply the techniques to increase my positivity and decrease my negativity very easily.
What I like about the book is that the positivity that you might increase is genuine. I've read positive thinking books in the past and felt that they were more about acting positive rather than feeling positive.
The only criticism of the book is that I found too much of the book was on defining positivity and discussing the benefits of feeling positive. It's a small criticism and other people might find that much detail useful.
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What I like about the book is that the positivity that you might increase is genuine. I've read positive thinking books in the past and felt that they were more about acting positive rather than feeling positive.
The only criticism of the book is that I found too much of the book was on defining positivity and discussing the benefits of feeling positive. It's a small criticism and other people might find that much detail useful.
Screw Work, Let's Play: How to Do What You Love and Get Paid for it
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been depressed for last 3-4 years. I was seeing a pshycologyst for 5-6 monhts (he was amazing but the therapy did not really meat my expectations (I am more like "know the logic of the problem and solve it" person) I read so many overcoming etc books. However Dr. Fredickson's book was the most helpful thing with my depression, negativity, rumination.
I really hope Dr. Fredickson would see this review and know that I am so grateful that she wrote this book. I used to daydream everyday for hours, living in a world that did not exists. I used to cry every night, ruminate every morning! After reading the "positivity book" I started to meditate and my daydreams has stopped. I live the moment better and appreciate the world around me so much more. Also my rumination is so much less now. I am going to read the book one more time.
Thank you so much for writing a book with your heart Dr. Fredickson. It felt like I was listening a friend. I wish you every sucsess in your life.
I really hope Dr. Fredickson would see this review and know that I am so grateful that she wrote this book. I used to daydream everyday for hours, living in a world that did not exists. I used to cry every night, ruminate every morning! After reading the "positivity book" I started to meditate and my daydreams has stopped. I live the moment better and appreciate the world around me so much more. Also my rumination is so much less now. I am going to read the book one more time.
Thank you so much for writing a book with your heart Dr. Fredickson. It felt like I was listening a friend. I wish you every sucsess in your life.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this is really groundbreaking. In response to the negative comment: enhancing your positive emotions is hard work, but so is exercising your muscles. You would need to go to the gym regularly and measure your progress. Same applies to positivity. YOu apply some methods of increasing your positive affect, there are days when it's harder to do them, but you plough through it all the same. And then you measure your positivity ratio by completing an online questionnaire.
I thought the book was excellent and i would highly recommend it to anyone. Incl those serious people who are not into self-help but want to find different ways of improving their employees work. check out if your team performs to their full potential (Fredrickson and Losada part of the book)
Jo
I thought the book was excellent and i would highly recommend it to anyone. Incl those serious people who are not into self-help but want to find different ways of improving their employees work. check out if your team performs to their full potential (Fredrickson and Losada part of the book)
Jo
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Wonderful
This is a wonderful, life supporting book.
A good opportunity to bring positivity into your life.
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A good opportunity to bring positivity into your life.
Thank you!
Published 14 months ago by Sigrun Sveinsdottir
An interesting take on an old subject
Reading this book reminded me of another book, Siblings Without Rivalry by Faber and Mazlish ... the similarity being pearls of wisdom dressed in a very American style of writing. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Benaifer
Groundbreaking book on positivity
This is an extremely important book, one of the most life-enriching to come out in human sciences in quite some time. Read more
Published on 10 April 2010 by E. Saarinen
Negative
This book is all about the science behind feeling positive, and doesn't make you actually feel positive, only bored. Well written, but too much hard work.
Published on 15 Mar 2010 by Kurt Warner
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