Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman — Book Summary
In 1990 Martin Seligman released his ground breaking book, Learned Optimism. Since I have occasionally been accused of behaving Pollyannaish or overly optimistic, his work is of interest to me.
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Using Metaphors to Transform Your Negative Self-Talk
Sometimes life stinks. We suddenly discover that we’ve been drifting in a leaky boat that finally goes under. No matter how competent we are events external to our locus of control destroys what is important to us. Multiple adversities make crumbling into ashes normal. Yet, through adversity, a stronger person emerges with increased self-esteem.
Optimistic: Think with an Upbeat Perspective
.Move like an optimist! It is impossible to feel depressed while smiling, walking briskly or dancing to happy music.
Positive Thinking: Did You Know It Can Go Sideways?
There was a palatable hype in the room—several hundred people yelling, jumping and hugging to the rhythm of deafening music. “Raise your hand and say, Aye! Come on guys! Say it!” That is misleading positive psychology hype.
Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and . . .
Book Summary of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being, My favorite Positive Psychology book is Flourish by Dr. Martin Seligman. For many years I have been a fan of Seligman, a psychologist and founder of Positive Psychology. I was thrilled in 2009 to attend the first World Congress on Positive Psychology in Philadelphia. […]
Gratitude Ideas for Seniors by a Spunky Seniorpreneur
The benefits of writing a list of gratitude ideas for seniors was reinforced when I was a guest contributor on Steve Foran’s blog, Gratitude at Work.
A List of 30 Uplifting and Optimistic Thoughts
There is always the inside of you that you can manage.