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Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life By Martin E. Seligman ( Vintage )
Release Date: 2006-01-03
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Known as the father of the new science of positive psychology, Martin E.P. Seligman draws on more than twenty years of clinical research to demonstrate how optimism enchances the quality of life, and how anyone can learn to practice it. Offering many simple techniques, Dr. Seligman explains how to break an “I—give-up” habit, develop a more constructive explanatory style for interpreting your behavior, and experience the benefits of a more positive interior dialogue. These skills can help break up depression, boost your immune system, better develop your potential, and make you happier..
With generous additional advice on how to encourage optimistic behavior at school, at work and in children, Learned Optimism is both profound and practical–and valuable for every phase of life.
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 Great approach for depressed people ( mxs157 )
I absolutely loved this book. It helped me to start working on my world view. Although I was a very optimistic person because of a bad marriage and harsh relationship, my attitude went down. This book helped me to realize that we can make a difference in our life. I am still work in progress and we have to be patient about it but I believe world would be better place by having more optimistic people around us.
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Excellent Start
I thought this book gave one a great understanding to where we have been and where we could go. Here the author explained how through our experiences and relationships we are pessimistic. He reinforces that most people are negative in their thoughts and teaches us to be optimistic. I have also reviewed Living The Secret Everyday: My Secret Workbook which is a wonderful book proposing this same theory of positive thinking through The Law of Attraction. Read this to learn about the principles of The Law of Attraction and apply it through the exercises given to live this optimistic and happy life.
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A Real Life Changer! ( shuffm )
This is one of the most interesting books I have ever read. I'm not talking just psychology or self-improvement books...but all books...period. The science behind it, the practices outlined, the insight, will change your attitude and your life. It is unlike any book in its genre, and I can't for the life of me understand why it isn't required reading and a guide book for therapists...but I guess that would make therapy effective! :0. Not really providing a lot of information here...just read it and see for yourself. I have read all his books. This is the first and the best. If you're interested in Positive Psychology or shaking off depression/anxiety or knowing more about yourself and others...start with this book. It is not only a great read...it works. I credit it for changing my life for the better, and I no longer take medication. I would also check out the author's program of study and website and UPENN which is http://www.authentichappiness.com.
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Applied Psychology With Leadership Implications
When I picked up this book, I was in hopes that since it was in the Sociology section, that it would be more than a useless text that suggests for people to "think positive thoughts", regardless of whether these thoughts have substance or whether one actually believed these thoughts. Thankfully, I did not experience any disappointment with this book.
Seligman takes a different angle from this by applying psychological principles that he has extensively researched in his lifetime. While some may not be interested in the psychology surrounding theories such as learned helplessness, the format of the book allows people to skip directly to the application of techniques which would allow them to use optimism AS NECESSARY as well as providing tools that would make this easier.
I emphasize "as necessary" because optimism, as it is defined psychologically, is not a cure-all in the real world. I'll leave it up to the reader to figure out why not.
I find this book to be a useful resource for leaders, and those with an interest in Behavioral or Positive Psychology. The book as a whole supports the "Look for heart, train for skills" mentality.
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Wonderful Inspiring Book! ( pawsdeleon )
This book is incredible! Seligman discusses how, through our life experiences and relationships, we have become pessimistic in our thought and how to cognitively now "learn" optimism. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has only the slightest bit of negative thinking!! Thanks to the most amazing Mary H for recommending this book - you are the BEST Life Coach anyone could be blessed with!
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