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Why do some people achieve greater success and happiness thanothers? The key is positive psychology.
For most of its history, psychology has focused mainly on thedarker side of human behaviour - depression, anxiety, psychosis andpsychopathic behaviour. In 1998, Martin Seligman became presidentof the American Psychological Association and inspired a movementto focus on the positives in human behaviour.
Positive Psychology For Dummies:
* Taps into the burgeoning media focus on happiness and positivemental attitude
* Provides key information on the origins, theory, methods, practitioners and results of positive psychology
* Demonstrates how to understand what makes you tick, how to honepositive emotions and how to use positive philosophy for success inboth your personal and working lives.
* Is perfect for a wide audience, from those wanting to get moreout of their life, to psychology students or counsellors
About the author
Gladeana McMahon is co-author of Performance CoachingFor Dummies. She is regarded as one of the UK's top tencoaches.
Averil Leimon is co-author of Performance Coaching ForDummies. She is a business psychologist and a leading UKleadership coach.
For most of its history, psychology has focused mainly on thedarker side of human behaviour - depression, anxiety, psychosis andpsychopathic behaviour. In 1998, Martin Seligman became presidentof the American Psychological Association and inspired a movementto focus on the positives in human behaviour.
Positive Psychology For Dummies:
* Taps into the burgeoning media focus on happiness and positivemental attitude
* Provides key information on the origins, theory, methods, practitioners and results of positive psychology
* Demonstrates how to understand what makes you tick, how to honepositive emotions and how to use positive philosophy for success inboth your personal and working lives.
* Is perfect for a wide audience, from those wanting to get moreout of their life, to psychology students or counsellors
About the author
Gladeana McMahon is co-author of Performance CoachingFor Dummies. She is regarded as one of the UK's top tencoaches.
Averil Leimon is co-author of Performance Coaching ForDummies. She is a business psychologist and a leading UKleadership coach.
