Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
Aug 2011 · Sold by Vintage
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The father of positive psychology draws on more than twenty years of clinical research to show you how to overcome depression, boost your immune system, and make yourself happier.
"Vaulted me out of my funk.... So, fellow moderate pessimists, go buy this book." —The New York Times Book Review
Offering many simple techniques anyone can practice, 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.
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.
"Vaulted me out of my funk.... So, fellow moderate pessimists, go buy this book." —The New York Times Book Review
Offering many simple techniques anyone can practice, 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.
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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4.5
33 reviews
Courtney Carter
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January 4, 2016
Great book. I gained so much insight on the way my brain thinks and how to correct it. Pessimist from way back! Admittedly I skipped a few of the middle chapters because I found they dragged on a little or weren't so relevant, but on the whole a great book and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone, especially those going through a hard time and wanting to retrain their way of thinking.
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David LeGalley
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January 13, 2015
This was a real eye opener for me as I had always thought that you were either born optimistic or you weren't. I had also thought that I was basically an optimistic person; that my style (habit) of living always on "point" was just being smart & prepared for anything bad that could happen. This book was a revelation that I could change my "thoughts or thinking" and change my life...there was hope!
17 people found this review helpful
Bobby Amagan
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January 28, 2020
The author goes into depth about pessimism, learned helplessness and depression. Tools and exercises for learning optimism is towards the end of the book, the last few chapters.
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About the author
MARTIN E.P. SELIGMAN, PH.D., professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and a past president of the American Psychological Association, is a leading motivational expert and an authority on learned helplessness. His many books include Authentic Happinessand The Optimistic Child. Dr. Seligman's research has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Aging, the National Science Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, and the Guggenheim Foundation.
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