In this international 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 ReviewSharing 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 behaviour, and experience the benefits of a more positive interior dialogue.With 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.
FROM INTERNATIONALLY ESTEEMED PSYCHOLOGIST AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF AUTHENTIC HAPPINESS"The first major work to provide an effective program for preventing depression in childhood - and probably later in life." Aaron T. Beck, author of Love is Never EnoughIn The Optimistic Child, Dr. Martin Seligman offers parents, teachers and coaches a well-validated program to prevent depression in children. Seligman shows adults how to teach children the skills of optimism that can help them combat sadness, achieve more on the playing field and at school and improve their physical health. Learning the skills of optimism not only reduces the risk of depression but boosts school performance and provides children with the self-reliance they need as they approach the teenage years and beyond. Filled with practical advice and written in clear, helpful language, this book is an invaluable resource for people who want to open up the world for children.
One of the most important psychologists alive today tells the story of the transformation of modern psychology through the lens of his own career and change of heart.Martin E. P. Seligman is one of the most decorated and popular psychologists of his generation. When he first encountered the discipline in the 1960s, it was devoted to eliminating misery: the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms. Today, thanks in large part to Seligman's own work pioneering the Positive Psychology movement, it is ever more focused on the bright side; gratitude, resilience, and hope.In this his memoir, Seligman recounts how he learned to study optimism; including a life-changing conversation with his five-year-old daughter. In wise, eloquent prose, Seligman tells the human stories behind some of his major findings. He recounts developing CAVE, an analytical tool that predicts election outcomes (with shocking accuracy) based on the language used in campaign speeches, and the canonical studies that birthed the theory of learned helplessness - which he now reveals was incorrect. And he writes at length for the first time about his own battles with depression at a young age.All the while, Seligman works out his theory of psychology, making a compelling and deeply personal case for the importance of virtues like hope, anticipation, gratitude, and wisdom for our mental health. You will walk away from this book not just educated but deeply enriched.
SCIENCE-BASED WAYS TO CHANGE WHAT YOU WANT TO CHANGE IN YOUR LIFEThere is an overwhelming amount of mis-information around about treatments for everything from alcohol abuse to weight loss. As a result, people who try to tackle their own conditions often experience the frustration of mixed success, relapse, or outright failure.To address this, internationally esteemed psychologist Martin Seligman has meticulously analyzed the most authoritative scientific research on treatments for alcoholism, anxiety, weight loss, anger, depression, and a range of phobias and obsessions to discover the most effective way to address each condition. He frankly reports what does not work, and pinpoints the techniques and therapies that work best, discussing why they work and how you can use them to change your behaviours. Inside you'll discover the four natural healing factors for recovering from alcoholism; the vital difference between overeating and being overweight and why dieters always gain back the pounds they "lost"; the four therapies that work for depression; the pros and cons of anger - and much more!Wise, direct, and very useful, this is a science-backed book that can help anyone make long-lasting change in their life.
INTERNATIONALLY ESTEEMED PSYCHOLOGIST MARTIN SELIGMAN'S DYNAMIC NEW CONCEPT OF WHAT WELL-BEING REALLY IS"Admirable and exciting." Sunday Times"His most personal and boldest book so far." NatureThis book will make you flourishFlourish builds on Dr Seligman's game-changing work on optimism, motivation and character to show how to get the most out of life, unveiling an electrifying new theory of what makes a good life - for individuals, for communities and for nations.The content covered here - happiness, flow, meaning, love, gratitude, accomplishment, growth, better relationships - constitutes human flourishing. Learning that you can have more of these things is life-changing. Glimpsing the vision of a flourishing future is life-changing too.With interactive exercises to help you explore your own attitudes and aims, Flourish is a watershed in the understanding of happiness as well as a tool for getting the most out of life.
An international bestseller, Authentic Happiness launched the revolutionary new science of Positive Psychology and sparked a coast-to-coast debate on the nature of real happiness."A practical map for a flourishing life." Daniel Goleman, bestselling author of Emotional IntelligenceIn this groundbreaking, heart-lifting book, internationally esteemed psychologist and bestselling author, Martin Seligman, shows that happiness is not the result of good genes or luck - it can be learned and cultivated. Real, lasting happiness comes from focusing on your personal strengths rather than weaknesses and working with them to improve all aspects of your life. Using practical exercises and brief tests he shows you how to identify your greatest strengths and virtues and use them in ways you haven't yet considered. By calling on your signature strengths, you will not only develop natural buffers against misfortune and negative emotion, but also improve the world around you - at work, in love and in raising children - achieving new and sustainable contentment, joy and meaning. Accessible and proven, Authentic Happiness is the most powerful work of popular psychology in years.
Optimizm-ne prosto vera v to, chto vsjo budet khorosho. Eto sposob videt mir tak, chtoby trudnosti kazalis vozmozhnostjami. Optimisty ne ignorirujut problemy, a verjat, chto mogut ikh preodolet. Issledovanija pokazyvajut, chto optimistichnyj nastroj pomogaet spravljatsja s boleznjami, byt uspeshnee v otnoshenijakh, zhit dolshe i schastlivee. No mozhno li stat optimistom Osnovopolozhnik pozitivnoj psikhologii Martin Seligman v svoej knige protivopostavljaet kontseptsiju vyuchennoj bespomoschnosti-sostojanija, pri kotorom chelovek prinimaet otsutstvie kontrolja nad sobytijami,- idee vyuchennogo optimizma, predpolagajuschej aktivnoe formirovanie pozitivnogo mirovozzrenija. Avtor utverzhdaet, chto kazhdyj v silakh spravitsja s unyniem, povysit ustojchivost k stressu, nuzhno tolko sosredotochitsja na svoikh polozhitelnykh storonakh, razvivat ikh i projavljat kazhdyj den. V knige privedeny testy i uprazhnenija, kotorye pozvoljat vam ponjat, naskolko vy schastlivy sejchas, kak dogovarivatsja s soboj i uchitsja myslit pozitivno.
Zadumyvalis li vy, pochemu odni deti legko spravljajutsja s neudachami, a drugie opuskajut ruki pri malejshej trudnosti? Martin Seligman, vsemirno izvestnyj psikholog i osnovopolozhnik pozitivnoj psikhologii, utverzhdaet, chto pravilnye reaktsii rebenka na neudachi i ego podderzhka so storony roditelej stanovjatsja opredeljajuschimi dlja ego buduschego stanovlenija. Avtor utverzhdaet, chto roditeli sposobny nauchit detej primenjat navyki optimizma, kotorye mogut pobedit depressiju, povysit uspevaemost v shkole i uluchshit fizicheskoe zdorove. Eti navyki dajut detjam neobkhodimuju im ustojchivost, chtoby s uverennostju podojti k podrostkovomu vozrastu i vzrosloj zhizni. V knige takzhe predstavleny effektivnye tekhniki, priemy i uprazhnenija, osnovannye na metodakh kognitivnoj terapii. S ikh pomoschju rebenok nauchitsja reshat problemy, protivostojat stressu i stroit zdorovye otnoshenija s rodnymi i druzjami.
Kogda my pozdravljaem kogo-to s prazdnikom ili dnem rozhdenija, to zhelaem uspekhov v rabote, dobrogo zdorovja, dostizhenija lichnykh i professionalnykh tselej, radosti i udachi - slovom, zhelaem nashim blizkim i druzjam schastlivoj zhizni, pravda, ne objasnjaem, kakim obrazom eto dolzhno proizojti. Vsemirno izvestnyj psikholog, osnovatel pozitivnoj psikhologii Martin Seligman predlagaet nauchno obosnovannyj podkhod, kotoryj pomozhet sdelat vashu zhizn radostnoj i schastlivoj. Ego novatorskaja teorija osnovyvaetsja na pjati kljuchevykh elementakh polnotsennoj, nasyschennoj zhizni: smysle, pozitivnykh emotsijakh, vovlechennosti, otnoshenijakh i dostizhenijakh. Eta kniga ne soderzhit retseptov uspekha ili poverkhnostnykh lajfkhakov, no pomozhet vam stat ustojchivee k stressu, transformirovat svoe myshlenie i izmenit podkhod k zhizni. Osnovannaja na desjatiletijakh issledovanij i proverennaja opytom soten tysjach ljudej, ona stanet vashim provodnikom na puti k protsvetaniju.
Den internasjonalt anerkjente psykologen Martin Seligman presenterer her den revolusjonerende vitenskapen Positiv Psykologi. Denne retningen fokuserer på våre styrker fremfor svakheter, og slår fast at lykke ikke er et resultat av gode gener eller flaks. Å oppnå mer enn bare flyktige glimt av lykke er mulig.Ekte lykke viser oss hvordan vi kan forbedre verden rundt oss. Ved å hente frem det beste i oss selv kan vi kjenne både mening, lykke og tilfredsstillelse i livet.Basert på banebrytende ny forskning viser Seligman hvordan positiv psykologi markerer et paradigmeskifte i psykologien. Den retter søkelyset mot våre positive følelser, styrker og dyder. Retningen er en tiltrengt motvekt til den tradisjonelle psykologiens negative og begrensende fokus på svakheter og patologi.Boken henvender seg til deg som er interessert i å lære hvordan du kan bygge opp dine styrker og ressurser i dagliglivet. Ved å identifisere personlige karakterstyrker, og målrettet ta dem i bruk på de viktigste områdene i livet ditt, kan du finne nøkkelen til det gode liv og mening i hverdagen.SAGT OM BOKEN«Et revolusjonerende perspektiv på psykologi. Seligmans Ekte Lykke er et fyrtårn for menneskelig atferd i vår tid. Så vel fagfolk som den vanlige leser vil oppleve at denne boken er enormt berikende. Den oppsummerer et helt fagfelt, den gir deg konkrete verktøy for selvevaluering, og den forteller deg hva det vil si å leve et fullt og rikt liv.»- Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, forfatter av boken Flow."Hvis du vil velge én bok til å glede og lyse opp din verden sommeren 2009 (og videre framover) - ja, da vil jeg anbefale Ekte lykke. I motsetning til den tradisjonelle psykologiens negative og begrensede fokus på svakheter og patologi, viser Ekte lykke hvordan vi kan forbedre verden rundt oss. - Garantert en god sommer hvis du griper sjansen nå!"- Aage Aakervik i Strategier nr 11/2009
Es usted optimista o pesimista? C mo se siente si un amigo le dice que hiere sus sentimientos? Con qu frecuencia se embarca en nuevos y atractivos proyectos o celebra sus xitos? El psic logo Martin E. P. Seligman, uno de los expertos mundiales en la llamada psicolog a positiva, le ense a ahora a explorar una nueva visi n de la vida con un optimismo flexible . En esta gu a, basada en veinte a os de investigaci n cl nica, el doctor Seligman presenta t cnicas sencillas de aplicar que ya han ayudado a miles de personas a superar su pesimismo y la depresi n que acompa a a los pensamientos negativos. Aprenda optimismo contiene asimismo tests que le revelar n cu les son sus niveles de optimismo y pesimismo en la actualidad, as como t cnicas garantizadas para transformar definitivamente los pensamientos negativos y desembarazarse del sentimiento de derrota. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION 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.
Based on action research and implementation at one of the world’s great schools, this book provides a much-needed exploration of how to implement positive education at a whole school level. Evidence-Based Approaches in Positive Education summarises the integration of a whole-school mental health and well-being strategy, positive psychology programs and pastoral care models from 3 – 18 years of age. Positive education is the teaching of scientifically validated programs from positive psychology and character education that have an impact on student and staff well-being. It is an approach that focuses on teaching, building and embedding social and emotional learning throughout a student’s experience. St Peter’s College - Adelaide is the only institution in the world to integrate Martin Seligman’s well-being theory throughout all aspects of both its strategic intent and positive education programs. The School’s vision is to be a world-class school where all boys flourish. Its mission is to provide an exceptional education that brings out the very best in every boy. This is done within an intellectually and spiritually rich environment that nurtures international-mindedness, intercultural understanding, respect and a commitment to social justice. This book captures the developments of the St Peter’s College journey. It focuses on the integration of well-being across seven strategic goals: Academics; Well-being; Student Life; Entrepreneurship; Innovation and Partnerships; People, Culture and Change; Sustainability and Environment; Community Engagement, Advancement, and Philanthropy. A uniquely Australian school, the impact of a St Peter’s College education is to build great men: who believe safety, service and integrity and fundamental parts of their lives; who are active members of communities that are socially and culturally diverse; who engage in political, ethical, and environmental challenges as good citizens. Since 1847, St Peter’s College alumni have hadglobal and life-changing impact in all fields of human endeavour. The School’s alumni include three Nobel Laureates, 42 Rhodes Scholars, Olympians and Archbishops, artists and scientists, educators and journalists, actors and politicians, philanthropists and physicians, CEOs, diplomats and soldiers, explorers, painters and poets. This book shares evidence-based practices and makes a substantial contribution to the rapidly developing field of positive psychology and its application in schools.
Based on action research and implementation at one of the world’s great schools, this book provides a much-needed exploration of how to implement positive education at a whole school level. Evidence-Based Approaches in Positive Education summarises the integration of a whole-school mental health and well-being strategy, positive psychology programs and pastoral care models from 3 – 18 years of age. Positive education is the teaching of scientifically validated programs from positive psychology and character education that have an impact on student and staff well-being. It is an approach that focuses on teaching, building and embedding social and emotional learning throughout a student’s experience. St Peter’s College - Adelaide is the only institution in the world to integrate Martin Seligman’s well-being theory throughout all aspects of both its strategic intent and positive education programs. The School’s vision is to be a world-class school where all boys flourish. Its mission is to provide an exceptional education that brings out the very best in every boy. This is done within an intellectually and spiritually rich environment that nurtures international-mindedness, intercultural understanding, respect and a commitment to social justice. This book captures the developments of the St Peter’s College journey. It focuses on the integration of well-being across seven strategic goals: Academics; Well-being; Student Life; Entrepreneurship; Innovation and Partnerships; People, Culture and Change; Sustainability and Environment; Community Engagement, Advancement, and Philanthropy. A uniquely Australian school, the impact of a St Peter’s College education is to build great men: who believe safety, service and integrity and fundamental parts of their lives; who are active members of communities that are socially and culturally diverse; who engage in political, ethical, and environmental challenges as good citizens. Since 1847, St Peter’s College alumni have hadglobal and life-changing impact in all fields of human endeavour. The School’s alumni include three Nobel Laureates, 42 Rhodes Scholars, Olympians and Archbishops, artists and scientists, educators and journalists, actors and politicians, philanthropists and physicians, CEOs, diplomats and soldiers, explorers, painters and poets. This book shares evidence-based practices and makes a substantial contribution to the rapidly developing field of positive psychology and its application in schools.
Martin Selgimani "Opitud optimism" esitab laiema teooria elu positiivse külje kohta: "õnn" on teaduslikult ähmane mõiste, kuid sel on kolm vormi, mille poole püüelda. "Mõnusat elu" elades on su sihiks saada võimalikult palju häid emotsioone ja õppida oskusi positiivsete emotsioonide võimendamiseks. "Rahuldust pakkuvas elus" oled välja selgitanud oma tugevaimad küljed ja suurimad anded ning uuendanud oma elu, kasutades neid võimalikult palju töös, armastuses, sõpruses, lastekasvatuses ja vabal ajal. "Mõtteka eluni" jõudmiseks kasutad oma kõige tugevamaid külgi ja andeid selleks, et kogeda kokkukuuluvust millegi endast suuremaga ja seda eesmärki teenida. Martin Selgimani "Opitud optimism" võib sind juhtida ükskõik milliseni neist kolmest õnne vormist. Oskused, mida siit õpid, võivad kasvatada su positiivsete emotsioonide kestust ja intensiivsust. Need oskused võivad aidata sul tulemuslikumalt ära kasutada oma peamisi tugevusi ja andeid. Kui usud kindlalt positiivsesse tulevikku, võid pühenduda millegi enesest suurema saavutamisele.
Tõenduspõhine programm, kaitsmaks last depressiooni eest, andes talle rõõmsa meele ja elujaatava hoiakuMe tahame oma lastele enamat kui lihtsalt head kehalist tervist. Soovime, et meie laste elus oleks sõprust, armastust ja saavutusi. Tahame, et neil oleks tahet õppida ja valmidust raskustega rinda pista. Ootame, et nad oleksid tänulikud selle eest, mis nad meilt saavad, aga samas võiksid uhkust tunda oma oskuste ja tegude üle. Samuti tahame, et lapsed kasvaksid üles, tundes tuleviku suhtes kindlust, armastades seiklusi, olles õiglased ja piisavalt julged, et selle õiglustunde kohaselt käituda. Me soovime, et nad tuleksid toime tagasilöökide ja ebaõnnestumistega, mis täiskasvanuks saamisega alati kaasnevad. Aga kuidas seda kõike saavutada? Püüdes lapsi eemal hoida igasugustest ebameeldivatest tunnetest ning väikestestki ebaõnnestumistest, me seda ei saavuta. Kõik, mis lapsed ette võtavad, ei peagi kohe välja tulema, ilma harjutamata ei saa keegi osavaks, ebaõnnestumisi on vaja, et jõuda õnnestumisteni. Halba enesetunnet on võimalik ära kasutada, et õppida elust rõõmu tundma ja pääseda abitusest. Täiskasvanutel tuleb endale selgeks teha, kuidas õpetada lapsi ebaõnnestumisel kogetut sel moel lahti mõtestama, et säiliks optimistlik eluvaade ja soov katsetada teisi viise raskuste ületamiseks. Käesoleva raamatu autorid nimetavad niisugust kogemuste mõtestamise ja toimetulekuoskuste kompleksi laste immuniseerimiseks depressiooni vastu."Raamat sobib kõigile, kes puutuvad kokku laste ja noortega alates sünnist kuni teismeea lõpuni: lapsevanemad, õpetajad nii koolis kui ka lasteaias, treenerid, juhendajad, noorsoo- töötajad jne." Merit Lage, noorte ja täiskasvanute gestaltpsühhoterapeut
For over a century the focus of psychotherapy has been on what ails us, with the therapeutic process resting upon the assumption that unearthing past traumas, correcting faulty thinking, and restoring dysfunctional relationships is curative. But something important has been overlooked: the positives. Shouldn't making us happier, better people be explicit goals of therapy? Positive Psychotherapy: Workbook guides readers through a session-by-session therapeutic approach based on the principles of positive psychology, an exciting new area of study examining the factors that enable us to flourish. This workbook, designed to be used in conjunction with the accompanying clinician's manual, first explains what exactly positive psychotherapy is, exploring the important concepts of character strengths. What follows are 15 positive psychotherapy sessions, each complete with lessons, guidelines, skills, and worksheets for practicing positive psychology skills learned in session. Those interested in improving well-being through psychotherapy will find in Positive Psychotherapy a refreshing complement to other approaches, endowing readers with a sense of purpose and meaning that many have found lacking in more traditional therapies.
This groundbreaking handbook of human strengths and virtues is the first progress report from a prestigious group of researchers in the Values in Action Classification Project, which has undertaken a systematic classification and measurement of universal strengths and virtues. This landmark work makes possible for the first time a science of human strengths that goes beyond armchair philosophy and political science. The handbook begins with the background of the VIA classification scheme and defines terms before describing in thorough detail the current state of knowledge with respect to each of the 24 character strengths in the classification. Addressing issues of assessment and measurement, practical applications, and directions for future research, this work will demand the attention of any psychologist who is interested in positive psychology and its relevance to clinical, personality, and social psychology.
A future-proof guide to rehumanising the workplace in order to bring about greater personal success and corporate productivity, from two global authorities in workplace mental health.In recent years, workplace toxicity, industry volatility, employee isolation and technology-driven change have threatened the psychological well-being of employees. The rise of quiet quitting has shown that when we can't flourish at work, both personal success and corporate productivity suffer.As we sit on the cusp of some of the most turbulent economic changes in history many of us wonder if we can not only survive but flourish in our careers.Based on the science of thriving, Tomorrowmind proves we can and provides essential plans and actionable advice for succeeding in the uncertain future of work. Build skills in resilience, foresight and creativity and help to cultivate workplace that fosters connection and meaning for yourself and your team. Engaging evidence shows how individuals, teams, and organizations that excel at these five key attributes will win in the whitewater of work every time. A timely and crucial guide that is destined to inspire generations of workers.
