Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman (9781864713039)

Description - Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman

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, and how to be optimistic.

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, and how to be optimistic.

With concrete examples, Dr Seligman 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.

Learn how to-
Recognize your "explanatory style" - what to say to yourself when you experience set-backs and how it influences your life.
Boost your mood and your immune system with healthful thoughts.
Help your children to practice the thought patterns that encourage optimism.
Break the "I-give-up" habit with Dr. Seligman's ABC techniques.
Change your interior dialogue and experience the astonishing positive results.

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Book Details

ISBN: 9781864713039
ISBN-10: 1864713038

Format: Paperback / softback
(209mm x 136mm x 24mm)
Pages: 336
Imprint: William Heinemann Australia
Publisher: Random House Australia
Publish Date: 2-May-2011
Country of Publication: Australia

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(April 2018)

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Author Biography - Martin Seligman

Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D., is the Zellerbach Family Professor of Pyschology and the Director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Among his 20 books are Learned Optimism, What You Can Change and What You Can t, The Optimisitc Child and Authentic Happiness. His books have been translated into 25 languages and he regularly tours Australia.

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