Learned Optimism by Martin E. P. Seligman, PhD
Learned Optimism shows us how to stop automatically assuming guilt; how to get out of the habit of seeing the direst possible implications in every setback; how to be optimistic.
With concrete examples, Dr Seligman, an expert on motivation, documents the effects of optimism on the quality of life, provides tests to determine the degree of our negative and positive orientation, and offers a program of specific exercises to help break the habit of pessimism and learn the habit of optimism for both ourselves and our children.
This ground-breaking book offers some valuable insights into the ways we teach habits to our children, blending hard-edged science with practical advice to give us an understanding of how we hold ourselves back and how we can change for the better.
Format: Paperback | 336 pages
Dimensions (cm): 20.9 x 13.5 x 2.3 | 502g -
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: Random House
Publication City/Country: Sydney, Australia
Language: English
Edition Statement: reprint ed.
ISBN10: 0091825687
ISBN13: 9780091825683
Condition: Good
A vintage book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including the inscription: 'To Peter from Karynne' written in large gold lettering on the inside of the front cover, but no creasing, scuff marks, holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with very minimal creasing, but no tearing. No pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text and no writing in margins. No missing pages.