Learned Optimism - How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
by Martin E.P. Seligman
Learned Optimism - How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
by Martin E.P. Seligman
Book Summary
Grounded in decades of psychological research, Martin E.P. Seligman's work explores the transformative power of optimism and its impact on personal well-being, achievement, and resilience. This book challenges the conventional wisdom that pessimism is immutable and introduces practical methods for cultivating a more hopeful outlook. Readers are led through the science of explanatory styles and provided with actionable steps to reframe negative thought patterns, fostering a mindset that can improve health, relationships, and professional outcomes.
- Optimism is a learned skill, not an inborn trait; individuals can reshape their thinking patterns through conscious effort.
- The way...
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